This blog is about life with my husband who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's and Frontal Lobe Dementia in 2008. He was 64 at the time although now, knowing more about the disease, Alzheimer's was present many, many years ago, which is why early detection is so important. As you read the blog the character "Al" that I created in 2008, represents the way that Alzheimer's is invading our daily lives.
There is an archive tab further down the page that starts from the beginning of our journey.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Living with Bob and "Al"
"Al" is waking up several times a night and putting Bob's shoes on. Sheri is not sure where "they" think "they" are going, but she is thinking she better fix the alarm on the front door :(
Hi Sheri I have posted several times and just want to up date you, My wife was going thru similar things as Bob is and then one day she wanted to go home. Except our home wasn't her home anymore. She was actually quite upset that someone had stolen all her idea's for decorating, but still insistent that this wasn't her home. She was going to leave no matter what. I locked all the doors put a large screw in the front door so it wouldn't open, Pulled the power from the garage door opener, and a large bolt in another door, then called our emergency doctor who said it was time to bring her in to the hospital as if she really wanted to leave she may decide to try and go out a window. The lowest of our windows is 8 feet from the ground. As we all know there is no reasoning that will change an Alzheimer's patients mind.. The love of my life is now waiting for a placement in a Care Centre. Although the last few years have been difficult,, the empty house is a lot more difficult. Life is not fair and I hope God understands when I yell at him and ask Why..I know I love God but I sure don't understand all of this. May God continue to Bless you on this difficult journey. Peter
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Sending prayers your way......
ReplyDeleteHi Sheri
ReplyDeleteI have posted several times and just want to up date you, My wife was going thru similar things as Bob is and then one day she wanted to go home. Except our home wasn't her home anymore. She was actually quite upset that someone had stolen all her idea's for decorating, but still insistent that this wasn't her home. She was going to leave no matter what. I locked all the doors put a large screw in the front door so it wouldn't open, Pulled the power from the garage door opener, and a large bolt in another door, then called our emergency doctor who said it was time to bring her in to the hospital as if she really wanted to leave she may decide to try and go out a window. The lowest of our windows is 8 feet from the ground. As we all know there is no reasoning that will change an Alzheimer's patients mind..
The love of my life is now waiting for a placement in a Care Centre. Although the last few years have been difficult,, the empty house is a lot more difficult. Life is not fair and I hope God understands when I yell at him and ask Why..I know I love God but I sure don't understand all of this. May God continue to Bless you on this difficult journey. Peter
Oh Peter, I am so sorry.Prayers and hugs to you.
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