My 92yr old father with dementia just got out of the hospital from having an Angina attack. It really scared me, I thought it was a stroke. Now I really worry, is this a warning to what lies ahead? They say it's not but I worry it is. And he also seems a little disappointed, that this "attack" didn't "take" him. I know he's not liking being old and feeling helpless. I've been his 24hr caretaker since April. I do all the cooking, cleaning, bill paying, yard work. I let him do small stuff like dishes, and getting the mail and such, but mostly he sits and naps. For now, so soon after I'm letting him rest, I'm staying close by.
Anyone experience something like this? Any suggestions?
Today he was a bit better. I let him sleep in a bit. I know his wishes and respect them. And will follow thru. I just worry, and it saddens me to see him slowly decline/age. To me he'll always be that strong handsome guy that could do anything. And was always there for me. But now it's my turn to be there for him. As he says, it sucks getting old. And I know in his heart hes ready but he puts on a brave face for me. When his time does come, I'll be with him every step of the way. This whole incident was an eye opener for sure. And I have been doing alot of reading up on Angina, stroke and heart attacks. Trust me, I want to be a educated and prepared as possible especially since we're far in the country, it took the ambulance 20 min., which felt like forever, to get to us. I'll be ready! Fyi..I paint alot, that's my therapy and helps me be better for him😉