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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 12 8:38pm | Replies (73)

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My wife is in the late stage of 5. She still talks some but 80% of time I do not know what she is talking about. I just agree and move on. There are no conversations anymore. Her family calls infrequently now. I am trying to to keep in touch with friends and family but it is hard to do. She leaves me a little at a time and I die a little at a time. Death by a thousand cuts i guess. I too work a few days a week just to get away. I have a caregiver for those times. Does she still recognise you? I think when she quits knowing who I am I will place her in a memory care. Probably sell the house and rent apt. nearby. I will still see her but I will try to start enjoying life a little. I am not sure if my guilt of doing this will let me or not. anyway, I am in your boat also.

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@trav77 my wife doesn't know me pretty much every night but she does know me every morning when she wakes up. I want her to stay with me forever but I know (depending on her progression) it maybe only wishful thinking. When it comes to the point when she doesn't know me at all, I will probably reassess my plan but the plan will be whatever is best for her.