Caregiver with dementia....comparable differences

I have been the primaiary care giver of a wonderful man I married 28 years ago. He had his first heart atack 8  months after we married, spent our first wedding anniversary having open heart surgery. He recovered life went on, I had a wreck 5 years later and suffered a closed head injury, amnesia for two years but recovered. Raised our kids and thought life begins as a olderer wiser couple, he got sick again lost both legs to PDA and 5 more heart attacks. Now Alzheimers, it seems as if no matter who you are what you do life is what you make it. love conquers all, but its still rough. My mother never said life was fair and in many cases it isn't but it definately evolves as we do and we can make the best of it and move on or sit and cry, your story is inspiring in that you cared for your son and now he is able (you had to do a great job and conquered a lot with and for him) for him to now be able to help you. Love does heal and that's what keeps us all going through these trials. Bravo Mom a lot of parents can't say the same for thier children that had typical lives and are happy well adults, your son and you are amazing. Connie

Hello Sandy.  So glad to see you as a part of our community.  It sounds like you are truly blessed by having your son there to help.  What a pair.  And the sense of humor will certainly help you along the way.

There are resources available for you and your son, I hope you have some kind of support system or support group who can help balance all the twists and turns you are facing.

All the best, sue

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