Scott Matheny
I have found that as a caregiver that I cannot plan too far in the future and take things a day at a time.
dismith550 Member
My wife of 37 years was diagnosed with dementia a few years go. I am healthy 75 year old she is dementia 70 year old. My/our plans to travel, enjoy remainder of our lives, are now just surviving effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Sad ending to years and years of work and planning. She has not said “I love you” to me for a year. Even if anyone cares, of what value is that?
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CommunityMember121ab5 Member
We lived a life of travel. We lived overseas 3 times and our life was full of adventure. I am finding that now the my husband has Alz we will not be able to live that same life. I mourn the loss of this life..And it is difficult for me to be with friends, most who talk about their travels and things they are doing. It makes me sad and also realize how my life has narrowed.
Scott Matheny Moderator & Contributor
Scott Matheny Moderator & Contributor
CommunityMember129 Member
I understand how Alzcan change your dreams and plans. I dreamed and planned for us to travel in retirement, instead he was diagnosed at 62 and had to retire early. Today we are 69 and I travel with friends every chance I get because he cannot. His sister, God Bless her, will come to stay with him to give me a chance to get away. I'm lucky to have her step in during these times. That alone keeps me sane. I do mourn the fact we cannot do this together.
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Scott Matheny Moderator & Contributor
Thank you for your reply and for sharing your story with us. I am so happy that other family members have been able to help. That is wonderful. Scott AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member