Feeling so alone...

My wife fell two days ago, we had to call the First Aid Squad to come. She's in hospital now, not really hurt, but she's never coming home. Her dementia has progressed so far we just can't take care of her at home, can't keep her safe, so she's going into rehab and then a memory care unit. The house is so empty. We've been together 45 years. Nothing feels right without her here.

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PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

I'm sorry to hear that, dementia seems such a cruel illness. Even though this is a lot to adjust to, it's for the best. Your wife will be supported better for in the memory care unit and with good specialist care she will have more good days so you will have more quality time together this way. Hopefully you'll be able to visit often and that will soften the loneliness. I lost my husband a year and a half ago, so I understand about how quiet and empty the house will be feeling. I put the TV or music on so there's some background noise. It seems to help. Xx