Okay, here goes...
I have never been a blogger before but do like to read them sometimes. Since I have been doing lots of reading on various medical conditions due to Mom's health, I thought this might be a great way to keep family and friends up-to-date on how she (Jean, Wanda, Mom) is doing.
For those who know Mom and how independant she has always been, you know how hard this is for her. She still thinks that she would be fine moving back to her home and just carrying on as usual. Sometimes she does not remember that she even broke her leg; she just wonders what that funny-feeling 14 inch line on her leg is all about.
We are still working on getting a smooth system in place to care for her. During the day, Paul is the main caregiver,with my sister Karen and her husband Dave, filling in as needed. We take turns getting up with her at night and sometimes Anne helps too. Emma is around to take point on occasion as well. By now we are well-versed in how to use a "gait" belt (or is it "gate") and a transfer board and how to take the arms off a wheel chair...just what we all wanted to learn!
For our family and Mom's friends-just know that we think of all of you often. We cannot get Mom interested in calling friends or family and that is part of the progression of dementia. Please don't feel slighted or sad. You can call us any time and we can fill you in.
We would love to hear from you...more to come later.
Sharon
I have been following your journey in bits and pieces from FB. My mother had a similar path with broken ribs, instead of leg. She can't remember my name.....but she as she say's, she is "just fine!" LOL I have a tremendous amount of guilt that we don't live close and I am unable to be with her. Fortunately, my siblings are there to help care for her.
ReplyDeleteI have never met your mother. But I do know, that she has an awesome daughter and her hubby isn't to shabby himself! You are doing an amazing thing! Dementia is a very hard road. Stay focused and simplistic.
Love to Emma!
Thanks for the post! I hope the family is doing well. Do you have a new driver in the family yet?
ReplyDeleteIt's better to realize that we are not the only ones going through this, but I wouldn't wish for anyone to have to and I am sorry about your mom. I know what you mean by the names...Mom is starting to get the grandkids' names mixed up as well as which one goes with who. Of course, she rarely mixes up Emma,because, well it's Emma- haha!
Don't feel guilty about your mom. You would still feel that way if you lived close by too. Mom is under my roof and there is so much I feel guilty about. You're right keeping it simple is best. I may not have a tan this summer and my garden is weedy, but I am keeping it real as best I can.
The words of encouragement mean a lot! Thank-you...