Well, finally, it's been confirmed by the staff at the Rehabilitation facility, mom has dimentia. Physically, she can do just about all things, but cognitively, she's not doing so good.
I don't know too much about dimentia so my hitting the 'books' and doing research will commence now.
Between today being the anniversary of my Dad's death 28 years ago and the confirmation that mom is in early stages of dimentia, I'm feeling kinda low today. I'm sad... but I realize I should be just the opposite and be happy for all the time I will have with mom.
I will have to learn new coping skills and how to deal with people with this disease. My only wish is that my mother has the best, happiest life until she passes onto heaven. I hope I can fulfill this.
I've already had the 'come to Jesus' meeting with my siblings letting them know we all need to make mom a priority in our lives and I need their help with her. She will need their stimulation and to be taken out to get a change of scenery... I simply cannot do it alone.
Luckily, we are in agreement... but we'll see if the walk the walk when push comes to shove.
Sorry, a little to cliche-y? Perhaps.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Rehabilitation and Mom
I've stopped three times to visit mom.
She seems better each time, however, I am worried about her mind. I don't know that she fully understands what's going on.
She's fixated with my trip to Orlando... when do I leave, how long will I be away, how am I getting to the airport, am I packed, am I ready, etc... I keep telling her not to worry about me and my trip. She should focus on herself so she can get better and get home.
I don't know how long she will be in there nor do I know what type of assessment has been done and what qualifies as a 'get out of jail free' card that will spring her out to home.
Oh well, I have packing to do for my week long trip. While I am away, the others will have to step up and take care of mom...
On a great note... her room is ready and waiting for her to come home and settle in. I hope she likes it and is happy with it.
Ta Ta For Now!
#eldercare #elderlycare #momsmovedin #caringformom #lovemom #dimensiaandmom
She seems better each time, however, I am worried about her mind. I don't know that she fully understands what's going on.
She's fixated with my trip to Orlando... when do I leave, how long will I be away, how am I getting to the airport, am I packed, am I ready, etc... I keep telling her not to worry about me and my trip. She should focus on herself so she can get better and get home.
I don't know how long she will be in there nor do I know what type of assessment has been done and what qualifies as a 'get out of jail free' card that will spring her out to home.
Oh well, I have packing to do for my week long trip. While I am away, the others will have to step up and take care of mom...
On a great note... her room is ready and waiting for her to come home and settle in. I hope she likes it and is happy with it.
Ta Ta For Now!
#eldercare #elderlycare #momsmovedin #caringformom #lovemom #dimensiaandmom
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Update on Mom...
Mom was moved to a Rehabilitation center around 8pm on Monday night.
Needless to say, the move (as they all do) made her confused. I stopped by on Tuesday morning on my way to work and dropped off clothes for about 5 days. She was very happy to see me but thought she was in the hospital asking if the high school was behind the building.
I explained that the high school is next to the hospital and now she was next to the hospital where my baby brother was born. I know, it's confusing to you right!
I had to leave because I had an 11am meeting at work and told her I'd stop by on my way home.
I did, visited for about an hour and 15 minutes. My younger brother also stopped by about an hour after I arrived... then I left and headed home.
Although she did go to PT (Physical Therapy) she did not have any idea on a plan the may have been set after her assessment.
One of us will have to talk to the personnel there to get answers.
I leave for Orlando on Sunday at the crack of dawn for a week of work. I told her she may, or may not, be released while I am away.
Either way, I'd stop by on my way home and visit for a short bit before leaving.
#eldercare #takingcareofmom #momsmovedin #elderlycare #momneedsusnow #lovemom
Needless to say, the move (as they all do) made her confused. I stopped by on Tuesday morning on my way to work and dropped off clothes for about 5 days. She was very happy to see me but thought she was in the hospital asking if the high school was behind the building.
I explained that the high school is next to the hospital and now she was next to the hospital where my baby brother was born. I know, it's confusing to you right!
I had to leave because I had an 11am meeting at work and told her I'd stop by on my way home.
I did, visited for about an hour and 15 minutes. My younger brother also stopped by about an hour after I arrived... then I left and headed home.
Although she did go to PT (Physical Therapy) she did not have any idea on a plan the may have been set after her assessment.
One of us will have to talk to the personnel there to get answers.
I leave for Orlando on Sunday at the crack of dawn for a week of work. I told her she may, or may not, be released while I am away.
Either way, I'd stop by on my way home and visit for a short bit before leaving.
#eldercare #takingcareofmom #momsmovedin #elderlycare #momneedsusnow #lovemom
Friday, January 2, 2015
Her Room is Just About Ready to Move into... FINALLY!
Here's where I am so far...
I've been working on it to finish it up while mom is in the hospital.
I hope she can come home and get to stay in her new room and get comfy.
We are set to move her original bedroom furniture from her house to mine on Sunday morning. Enlisting her Grandsons to be the movers!
Mom picked the room color, she wanted a happy room.
I think she hit the nail on the head...
it's happy alright...
stay tuned, more layers to come!
:)
#eldercare #elderly #caringformom #parentalcare #momsmovedin
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