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In reply to the discussion: Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say [View all]
LauraInLA
(2,248 posts)23. Such a sad story. While reading I realized that my MIL and FIL were lucky not to share a similar fate.
They lived in a cottage in rural Ontario. She had severe dementia, and he was trying valiantly to care for her alone (difficult to get any help). He developed throat cancer which eventually led them to move to Ottawa for treatment — a care home for MIL while FIL underwent radiation, etc. it was a shock to everyone when he passed away there; he’d been in denial about his prognosis for some time. I can’t imagine what would have happened if he’d been stubborn and tried to stay in the cottage with her while undergoing treatment.
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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say [View all]
demmiblue
Mar 2025
OP
Plague is endemic in the South. West and it is a bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics
TexLaProgressive
Mar 2025
#35
Hantavirus is a virus, while bubonic plague is bacterial. They aren't the same. n/t
valleyrogue
Mar 2025
#63
Or possibly the carrier of the Hanta. A week is not enough to starve, though water might be a problem. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2025
#15
Dogs do not transmit hantavirus, nor do they become symptomatic. They can carry in an infected rodent
hlthe2b
Mar 2025
#21
I am so sorry you had to bear this alone. Whatever is in your future I hope it contains some caring friends.
efhmc
Mar 2025
#41
It isn't so self-explanatory. Ironically University of New Mexico University hospital is quite experienced
hlthe2b
Mar 2025
#17
Hantavirus Pulmonary syndrome does cause pulmonary edema but becomes signficant only just before
hlthe2b
Mar 2025
#5
Yeah, many are speculating that she was only last heard from on the 11th, but died a few days later.
LeftInTX
Mar 2025
#32
Your husband died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome? I am so sorry to hear. Where were you living?
hlthe2b
Mar 2025
#54
It seems that Mr. Hackman was unable, by himself, to sustain nutrition and hydration. n/t
John1956PA
Mar 2025
#10
How awfully sad. They had money for help. Although she was younger and probably coping
Srkdqltr
Mar 2025
#14
Hackman died they think a week before she did. He must have had severe dementia
Bengus81
Mar 2025
#24
No, he died a week after her. Apparently he was not able to care for himself
Liberty Belle
Mar 2025
#31
Count us in to hear from you. I use to do meals on wheels with my mother in Dallas and part of supplying nutrition
efhmc
Mar 2025
#47
The info I got was from Texas and the program is still available in Austin, Dallas and SA.
efhmc
Mar 2025
#53
Your correct...duh,I typed it in just backwards. I just can't imagine he wandering around
Bengus81
Mar 2025
#73
Such a sad story. While reading I realized that my MIL and FIL were lucky not to share a similar fate.
LauraInLA
Mar 2025
#23
No one wants to give up their freedom and admit they can not care for themselves.
efhmc
Mar 2025
#50
He probably was very private and didn't want people to know. May have even been very vehement about it when he was still
efhmc
Mar 2025
#52