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Moving Heather to Long term Care - An intense three days

This video was compiled after three of the most intense days of my life… Heather has finally moved into long-term care. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done, and there are still lots of rough days to come. She seems to have settled in very easily, but I can see her cognitive and physical decline advancing every day, and I'm sure it's not going to slow down now despite the terrific environment she's in with lots of care and attention. I think over the last 3+ years, I've tried to be an A+ caregiver for her, and now I see that B would've been perfectly fine. It's hard letting go of the responsibility and my fiercely protective approach towards my relationship, my marriage, and my duty as a husband. But I have to let it go… I have to pass the baton to others - there’s no alternative. So I'll try to make this work for both of us. I'll continue to be her advocate and her husband in whatever way happens, whatever way that looks, I'll be there for her even if she doesn't know who I am, and at the same time, I'll try to pull my life back on track, but it won't be the same. It will get better with time, I know it, especially with all of the love and support I have in my life, but for now, I feel completely broken. Is Heather happy? Is she content? Is she comfortable? It's so hard to tell… She's so distant and hard to reach. Luckily, I can still get a laugh out of her, and when she sees the smiling faces of staff, she will mirror that and smile herself. I guess that's all I can ask for when the alternative is so many of you know, is agitation or sadness or anger or upset. There's none of that with Heather. This has been her personality since I first met her… Practical, kind, and easygoing, and always looking for a positive solution to life's problems. I guess therein lies the lesson… I'll try to follow her example. Thank you for all of the comments, the many emails, and even the gifts. Heather and I have gotten a few cards and a fidget blanket and so much goodwill. I truly appreciate it. Today, March 23rd is Heather’s 64th birthday… please celebrate by hugging your loved ones! Xo John YANA BACKGROUND Heather first started showing signs of memory issues in early 2021, and in October 2021 she received the diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia, which is a form of frontotemporal dementia. Her cognitive decline since then has been rapid and steady, as frequently happens with early onset dementia. Her mobility has degraded at the same time, making the situation even more challenging. How I first noticed there was an issue:    • How I first noticed there was an issue.   Heather’s reaction when it started:    • Early signs of dementia and Heather’s reac...   Connect with us: [email protected] Email me if you want our mailing address Donations to the non-profit Northwood Foundation are always welcome: https://northwoodfoundation.ca/ways-t...