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I am so sorry you are having to deal with your wife's early onset Alzheimer's. My husband and I will pray for you and your wife during this transition to a Memory Care unit. You are fortunate to find one near by you. You are doing the right thing; and your wife will get the care she needs.
My FIL was moved to a memory care unit a few months ago; after 70+ years with my MIL. He has severe dementia that has progressed to the point he cannot take care of his daily toileting and other needs. The transition for him was not as difficult as it was for my MIL. Your wife is very blessed to have you making this difficult decision on her behalf. We will pray for peace for you as you cope with not having your sweet wife by your side.
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Terrysmellgood Aug 2022
Rob and Jane:
Thank you so much for your prayers! This is not a decision to be made by intellect or emotions. Both can fail me. But the Father will not fail me. Only He can guide me in the right path and give me peace with each step. - Would love to connect with you outside this forum, if possible.
if you use Facebook, you can find me, Terry Canipe. I’m standing by a bay with my bride, moon setting behind us. Send me a message and I’ll respond.
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So very sorry that you and your wife are going through this terrible transition.

You are with her till death do you part, you are just living in different spaces. She requires more care than you can give her, you are doing the right thing for her.

I wish you the very best in this long journey, my best friend is going through this right now, her husband is trying to hold onto what was, not what is.
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Sounds like you're handling everything perfectly. Good luck and keep up the good work!
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Terry, I'm glad you've found a good place! For those who are interested, here is an varticle on using well established Montessori principles with Alzheimer patients.

https://www.alzheimers.net/montessori-method-dementia
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robandjane Aug 2022
Thanks for linking this article. My FIL has severe dementia and is in a memory care unit. They obviously use the Montessori method there; but the article shed light on what it is and was very helpful!
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