Mom’s blood test results came back. Compared to me, her aide, & her doctor, she was the healthiest person in the room. You know, except for the dementia.
I was my mom's caregiver until she passed almost two years ago. Oh I remember the Boost! It's kind of triggering when I see it in the store. Thanks for sharing - and for tackling this life shit storm with humor and grace - and music!
I know from my own experience that what you're doing is just about the hardest job. But I love the grace and sense of humor with which you write about it. And the photo is priceless.
Thanks, Leslie. If you've been there as well, I hope you were able to find the humor from time to time. It helps that I like my Mom, a friend from my caregiver support group did not like his parents and hadn't spoken to them in ages when he had to step in to care for them. An impossible task. (Also, the camera has always loved my mother)
It was such a treat to "meet" you the other day at the Midstac Meet & Greet. I don't normally show up for that kind of thing, but I'm rethinking that stupid position. It was a really nice experience.
So glad I’ve connected with you here. My partner/wife is 77 & has Alzheimer’s. I am noticing a gradual decline. She has good meds but they can only do so much. For my sanity, I continue with a Zoom writing group and take a weekly Yoga class. And have a therapist. What all helps you?
Welcome. Well, community for one, having other folks who are dealing with the same thing I can talk to. The 12-step recovery community. The gym. Chocolate. Bread. Walking. Lots and lots of coffee. Therapy. Meds.
I can't imagine the pain of losing a partner this way. Little by little. FYI, you probably know already, but socialization and movement is really important for your wife as well, to slow the progress. If you haven't found it yet, there's a book called The 36 hour Day that was given to me early on and I found really helpful.
"the twelve year old nurse practitioner"-- *snickering* I am the worst in judging my professional kin based on age. The youngins are sharp and fresh but man can they be dogmatic and cold.
I was my mom's caregiver until she passed almost two years ago. Oh I remember the Boost! It's kind of triggering when I see it in the store. Thanks for sharing - and for tackling this life shit storm with humor and grace - and music!
I think the Boost is pretty much what is sustaining her, she loves it. It's like drinking ice cream it's so rich.
I know from my own experience that what you're doing is just about the hardest job. But I love the grace and sense of humor with which you write about it. And the photo is priceless.
Thanks, Leslie. If you've been there as well, I hope you were able to find the humor from time to time. It helps that I like my Mom, a friend from my caregiver support group did not like his parents and hadn't spoken to them in ages when he had to step in to care for them. An impossible task. (Also, the camera has always loved my mother)
It was such a treat to "meet" you the other day at the Midstac Meet & Greet. I don't normally show up for that kind of thing, but I'm rethinking that stupid position. It was a really nice experience.
So glad I’ve connected with you here. My partner/wife is 77 & has Alzheimer’s. I am noticing a gradual decline. She has good meds but they can only do so much. For my sanity, I continue with a Zoom writing group and take a weekly Yoga class. And have a therapist. What all helps you?
Welcome. Well, community for one, having other folks who are dealing with the same thing I can talk to. The 12-step recovery community. The gym. Chocolate. Bread. Walking. Lots and lots of coffee. Therapy. Meds.
I can't imagine the pain of losing a partner this way. Little by little. FYI, you probably know already, but socialization and movement is really important for your wife as well, to slow the progress. If you haven't found it yet, there's a book called The 36 hour Day that was given to me early on and I found really helpful.
I was given The 36 Hour Day by the director of a memory care place I want my wife to eventually live in. It’s great! Thanks for your encouragement.
"the twelve year old nurse practitioner"-- *snickering* I am the worst in judging my professional kin based on age. The youngins are sharp and fresh but man can they be dogmatic and cold.
Well, I've reached an age where pretty much all the professionals in my life are younger than me. My therapist misses 90% of my cultural references...