In August I was agonizing over placing my husband in a small board and care home; now in December I am rejoicing over my decision to do just that. The months of adjustment are over for both of us --- actually, for Dick, it was an easy adjustment --- for me, not quite so. But here we are about to move into 2008 -- twelve years into this... Read more
My husband is gone in almost every conceivable way, and yet I find myself wanting to hang on to the last little bit of him even though I know now that it might not be in his best interests. I know if it were me, I would want him to stay involved with me and yet still have the time and opportunity to get on with his life. And in... Read more
I've been wrestling with the issue of placing my husband in a small board and care for quite some time, but now that the reality is upon me, I find myself on an emotional roller coaster of both guilt and reality. The guilt comes from this insane belief that I SHOULD care for him at home as long as I can possibly manage. The reality... Read more
Perhaps I should have taken the advice given about the trip to Colorado after all. I can't say that the trip was a total disaster, but Dick did not enjoy it as much as I thought he would. Many times during our driving days he would look at me and ask, "Where's my wife?" At first I answered by saying that I was Teri, his... Read more
Get answers from our experts and community members.
What are the effects of alcohol on a person who is taking aricept
View all questions >
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on OurAlzheimer's.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2008. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
