@tunared sir,you are indeed your wife angel. You’re caring and wonderful attitude would be a gift to any woman on the planet.
To me, the time will come that I may not be able to take care of my MCI diagnosed older sister, but I won’t know that time until it arrives. Only I can make the choice when I feel like I’m not enough to care for her needs.
We are trying to keep her in her home as long as possible , because she’s very aware of what’s happening to her now ,and we are trying to allow her to stay in her house with her kitty cats as long as possible.
You will know when the time comes, too. When it does come, keep strong, & try to be as calm as you can, because MCI people do pick up on emotions. It won’t be the end of the world, it will feel like it, but she may do very well in a facility for memory care.
Maybe ,when the time comes, ease into it ,and see how she does it first. You might very well, be surprised.
God bless you. I don’t envy your situation at all, but know that these rough days are gonna be ahead ,but with you there and her there, y’all can take on this together. Im in awe of you & your deep dedication to her. She picked quite the husband. You have nothing to feel guilty of.
Do more research on these “care facilities”. & get familiar so you will know all about it & it wont seem so terrible when you understand the process & all you & her can expect.