Hello my fellow caregivers on AC. I just wanted to let you know that my father passed away Feb 11. He had lived with me since 2009 because of his dementia, and he was to go in a nursing home that Saturday. Guess he REALLY didn't want to go to a home.
Though he had been declining food and drink, I was still shocked when it happened. And yet, I'd had a dream that made me think something could happen soon. Anyway, I am wondering how others are/have transitioned from their caregiver roles.
when i get decrepit i have a son who will step up. he is a giver. you can see it when theyre quite young.
Declining & Severe Dementia setting in. But, i would do it all again- just the same. It drew my mother & I even closer as well. Now, mom & I are taking Dads passing 'one day at a time.' They were married 61 years.(which is so special)
The void is there, of course.. But I just keep a positive outlook for today, tommorrow & the yrs to come will pose new challenges. Im going to enjoy Mom (81 in gd health) for as long as possible.
I tell her 'it's our special Mom& Daughter' time.
Take care- :)