Otumanova
New member
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2020
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 06/2020
- Country
- CH
- State
- GE
- City
- Geneva
Hello there,
I am new to the community. My father has recently been diagnosed with ALS. He is already 73 years old, and while unwilling I have been struggling with the idea that eventually he will die. Now that I have learned of his condition, I have been troubled mostly with the fact that he is a man of so much knowledge and strength, and watching his body deteriorate while knowing his mind will remain intact has been the biggest struggle for me.
I understand that the condition is incurable and inevitable, but I just want to understand what I can do for my father during his remaining days, months, or years. We live apart, a 3 hour flight (which now with covid is made harder). I just, i guess, am looking for some support and closure. From those who are away from their affected other, and who are as scared as I am for their deteriorating condition. Any advise and help and truly welcome.
Thank you so much in advance. My heart is with you and your families and I hope utmost for a miraculous recovery, but in the unlikely case I wish them for a painless and happy passing and great happiness and relief in the beyond.
Love, Olga
I am new to the community. My father has recently been diagnosed with ALS. He is already 73 years old, and while unwilling I have been struggling with the idea that eventually he will die. Now that I have learned of his condition, I have been troubled mostly with the fact that he is a man of so much knowledge and strength, and watching his body deteriorate while knowing his mind will remain intact has been the biggest struggle for me.
I understand that the condition is incurable and inevitable, but I just want to understand what I can do for my father during his remaining days, months, or years. We live apart, a 3 hour flight (which now with covid is made harder). I just, i guess, am looking for some support and closure. From those who are away from their affected other, and who are as scared as I am for their deteriorating condition. Any advise and help and truly welcome.
Thank you so much in advance. My heart is with you and your families and I hope utmost for a miraculous recovery, but in the unlikely case I wish them for a painless and happy passing and great happiness and relief in the beyond.
Love, Olga