The Dementia Demon
Posted 01-12-2010 at 10:34 AM by soulsurv
This is not the person I grew up with.
Actually, Both parents have a variation of the dreaded Alzheimer's: My brother moved into my parents' home to care for him, with assistance, during the duration. It astounds me how, even though they now live apart, the two are so in synch with each other: one knows when the other is having a hard time by some sort of eerie telepathy - and they each take their downturns simultaneously.
The tough part for me (even with the Ativan) is the nastiness; it's devestating, actually. Dad is still very sweet if almost entirely helpless.
I was up twice with mom during the night. Rough stuff.
Started Weight Watchers with my brother today. I never though I'd look forward to getting out of the house for a Weight Watchers' meeting. How life has changed.
Actually, Both parents have a variation of the dreaded Alzheimer's: My brother moved into my parents' home to care for him, with assistance, during the duration. It astounds me how, even though they now live apart, the two are so in synch with each other: one knows when the other is having a hard time by some sort of eerie telepathy - and they each take their downturns simultaneously.
The tough part for me (even with the Ativan) is the nastiness; it's devestating, actually. Dad is still very sweet if almost entirely helpless.
I was up twice with mom during the night. Rough stuff.
Started Weight Watchers with my brother today. I never though I'd look forward to getting out of the house for a Weight Watchers' meeting. How life has changed.
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