Family problems.

[Jim Halisstrad]

I know I have only been here about a month, but I hate dissapearing and not giving a reason.
My Grandfather is in the hospital and things aren't looking good.  It's probably not fatal, but it's not much better.  He has Alzheimer's, and I am his primary caregiver.  I don't want to really talk about it, but it looks like he might not becoming back home this time  (Ie, nursing home).  The third of Augest his wife died of bone cancer, and his dementia has spiraled downwards ever since.  Well, sunday he was complaining of chest pain and he was shaking really, really bad.  It took me and another friend to load him up into the car and drive him to the hospital.

He was just in the hospital a week before for dizziness and trouble walking.  The doctors thought a change in medicine would fix the problem, but it didn't obviously.

Anyway, if it turns out that he needs professional assistance then I have no reason to live in this house anymore and will be moving out.  The original plan was for me to watch him during the day, and take evening classes at the local community collage.  I'll still be doing the later next year when school starts.


So.... If I just up and dissapear for a while thats why.  But I'll be back

[Zedd]

Good luck and best wishes to your grandfather now

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

We'll be waiting for you.

Best of luck. :-/

[King Of Hearts]

I think its all more the reason to relish whatever time you may have left with your grandfather.

I pray Good fortune to you both.

[Damaris]

Good luck.  I wish your family only the best during this difficult time.

[TheGreyRonin]

I offer good wishes and prayers for you and your family.

[Toric]

Wow, you have my sympathies, dude. My grandfather had Alzheimer's too back during his last few years. I wish you, your grandfather, and your family the best.

This post needs a little cheer. Gimme a hand, super-ferret.  "Dook!"

[Tapewolf]

Oh dear, oh dear.  That's how my grandmother went out.  It wasn't fun to watch her deteriorate, I can tell you that.  The only silver lining was that it made the end easier to come to terms with when it finally came.

Perhaps this isn't what you want to hear, but believe me, I have a fairly good idea of what you're going through.

[Netami]

Yep, worst way for anyone to go in my opinion. But remember, euthanasia is 10-15 years in the slammer.

[Jim Halisstrad]

Thanks for the well wishes and various comments.  We had to stick him in a nursing home slash rehabilitation center for twenty days.  After which, me and my mother will make the final decision on what to do with him.

[Vidar]

Good luck with that. Sounds like it will be a difficult time for you, your grandfather, and the rest of your family.