We had to admit my grandmother into the nursing home. It has been a desicion that my mom and grandfather have been struggling with for a long time. She has had Alzheimers for almost 5 years and just gets worse as the days go by. Although she is still able to walk she is barely able to formulate sentences let alone get a few words out that make sense. She cries often and is so afraid of everything around her. My grandmother used to be the sweetest most loving person I had ever met. I've never in my life met a kinder person. She was kind and friendly to everyone she new and never in her life said a bad word about anyone. My grandmother had a heart of gold. What kills me the most is that I can't even remember her the way she used to be. Sure I have memories of time spent with her....I just can't remember her (if that makes sense)...anyway...sorry I am rambling...I don't have anyone to talk to right now about this (DH is working). I just feel so sorry....It was so hard to leave her there crying...my grandfather just could not care for her anymore. I was suprised that he was able to do it this long considering he has emphasema. It is breaking my heart that she is there alone and so scared. I had to try so hard to be strong for my mom and grandpa but I was dying inside. I just hope that everything works out for her. Please say a prayer for grandma and thanks for listening!
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FeliciaDA
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what else can I say .. I'm sorry!! Prayers to you all
white-wolf
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I'm sorry you all have to go through this. Best wishes to you and your family.
julz33
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Which nursing home?
My mom works in one, St. Johnlands. If she is there I will tell her to spend time with yoru grandmother so she is not lonely.
anna
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Sending you lots of hugs
Vent here anytime, thats what we're here for!
Hugs to your sweet, special grandma, God Bless her...
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Thing is a sad day for your family but just know that your grandma will get the care she needs. Plus your grandfather will be able to help her while not be soley responslble for her care which must have been difficult also. I am sorry that your grandma is so sick.
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Diane
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I went through the same thing you went through It was the hardest thing my father had to do, because after my granpa passed away, she said that she wished NOT to be put in a home. But my dad could no longer take care of her, physically and mentally. She needed professional car. It was very hard leaving her, but you need to leave her for a week or so, and let her get acuainted with things,a nd visit her OFTEN. My dad went every other day, and she looked forward to seeing us, until she no longer recognized us It was very sad, but I was so blessed to have her at my wedding, even though she didnt remember being there. She passed away peacefully in her sllep 6 months later. If you need to talk to someone you can FM me. It will get easy, and you did the right thing.
