October 27, 2014 So we have made it over the hump of October. It is hard to realize that November is around the corner. When I think of it like that, my mind immediately goes to boy Diane, you havent driven since April 10, then a big sigh. But then a smile, a breath, I am alive to be doing this. Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow. My Moms schedule had been bouncing pretty much all over the place. But I think I am getting it back down to a reasonable pattern. It is nice to have the sleep in time for her, but then you have to say, “O she still has to go to bed at night”. Not like a baby to put in a crib, then dont have to worry about climbing out. You can put her in bed take off her shoes. Hide her shoes. LoL... (Last time we hid her shoes she just found Kelles tennis shoes and she is still wearing them.) So boomp she is up and raring to go, go, go..... (Mind you I have been up since 6 am).... It is midnight she will not settle herself down for Love nor money. I have now modified her medication. Alzheimers just like life itself..... it is trial and error... They can observe people with the disease and document there actions after they have been diagnosed with the disease. But Alzheimer’s/dementia is still a trial and error process.... it really is. To continue to learn about this disease they need to examine the brain of the deceased. So many professionals do not understand this disease, nor do the loved ones. Some loved ones are in denial of the disease as the problems that it can actually create to the Loved one. The Loved One seems so so natural but then Not, can so certain everyday task, but then Not.... To make the situations more difficult is when the patient is in denial. The term used is Anosognosia (Lack of Insight) termed in 1914. There is damage on the brain structure in which does not allow a person to work through or process to understand. I have not gotten (yet) into the part where the family doesn’t understand. I think that would be just as or even more difficult to muster. For one reason, denial on the part of a husband or wife that doesnt have it, could be causing harm to the person that does. No one knows how slow or how fast the disease progresss. Every individual is different. From the extensive reading I have done thus far, it also tells me that other medication may have an effect, another illness may also. So, so may other factors that may or may not progress this disease at a faster or slower rate. To tell you the truth this disease amaZes me every single day. I already know our mind/brain is very complex. Just seeing me think, what I process.... But that of a Alzheimer’s patient like my Mom, she can have not one single recollection of her old home for weeks or longer. Then we will go for several days in a row that she is going to walk to Bellevue and check out her home. What sparks that.... NO idea.... We do not talk about it. You may think that sounds mean. But if you learn more about this disease and live with someone who has it you would totally understand. She carries a patch of the old Strategic Air Command, the kind my Dad use to wear. She is saving it for him. She tells us the story every day that he is out flying and will be home soon to pick her up. She is saving the patch for him. My Dad worked on planes under General LeMay. But he did not fly them. My Dad passed in 2000, Mom was there, but I do believe she had very early onset of the disease. No you do not repeatedly tell them that her husband is deceased. Just shake your head and agree. Sometimes I think it is best just to shake your head and agree in many of situations..... Yepppers for sure... Even If Your Right it is Okay to be Wrong.... Choose your Battles.... Actually battles should always be chosen..... And as Always.... Always.... Life is Short... oh so very short... Not a one of us... Nope not you… or you... or even you... were promised a TOMORROW.... (A good friend just lost her only daughter seizured in her sleep she was 37).... Nope not promised.... Forgive..... Love UNCONDITIONALLY... Hug... Big Hugs.... and Big Hugs of Love from Me to All of You...
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:20:38 +0000
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