My family is worried about me. They know of Dick's infrequent angry and aggressive moods and fear for my safety and thus are all in agreement that the time for placement is now. I don't want to be in denial about this because truly, those moods are becoming more frequent, but I still honestly believe that the time is not... Read more
"Tomorrow" finally arrived with Traci, Tyler and Evan's visit this week. Can you imagine how sad it was for me to see Dick look them staight in the eyes and ask, "When are Traci and the troops coming?" She handled it well, but I could have cried on the spot. The boys hugged him and said sweetly, "Right here... Read more
I have always felt free to discuss Dick's decline with whoever would listen to me, until, that is, my son remarked that he thought I pointed out aspects of his father's decline in order to to satisfy a need to prove to him how difficult this is for me. I think he just wanted to assure me that he knows how hard my task is, but the... Read more
An odd topic, I know, but none-the-less, the plight of a wife who does not want to be housebound. This has not always been the case, of course, but I am discovering that as Dick's Altzheimer's progresses, these are some of the questions that must be answered. I can choose to stay home and have the bathroom close at hand... Read more
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