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My mom and I are approaching our one year anniversary of my dad passing away. I care for my mom full time and work full time. I consider myself fortunate as I have a helper who helps me when I am at work and I take over nights and weekends. It's been an interesting year. Alot of adjustments. It was difficult caring for my mom when I had my dads assistance but now it is all up to me. But I think we'va made it rhough the worst. There are still daily challenges as my mom needs help with my daily chores, bathing, eating and grooming. You know the drill, meds, housework etc. But we have a great network of support. Honestly, I couldn't do it without them. Not to say there aren't challenges. I've given up most of my personal life and dating (ugh) but also feel I've gotten alot back.
My mom and I have cried, laughed so hard we pee and gotten into a few arguments. But I'm glad I've done it. There were times I was ready to throw in the towel and people here helped alot. So, thanks for the support over the past year. We made it! God Bless to All Posted on 10/18/09, 10:10 am |
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My mom has alzheimers. Dad is relatively sharp. Mom has these moods when she cries and thinks no one loves her or that someone is going to kill her. I guess what I would like to do is know how to enrich their lives--make it more interesting and purposeful. Mom did develop severe diarrhea--got that under control with questrian--bile binder. Take care and it seems you are doing a good job with support. 
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Ann Jp-I went to add my reply and I accidentally deleted your response. I'm sorry about that.
But in town here they have an adult day care for alzheimers; patients. I have no idea what they charge. My aunt used it for my uncle who had alzheimers. They did activities had lunch. He only went one day a week but it gave her a little "me" time. My mom and I go out to eat quite a bit. At first she was a little embarrassed with me having to feed her. But I told her everyone is so engrossed in their own conversations they don't even notice. And we tend to go to the same restaunrants so we've gotten to know the wait staff and their really accommodating with our special needs. People at work bring me in coupons to use which helps alot. And most places we go to they will let us split a meal which saves on the budget. But other than that we'll watch a movie, go for a walk in the park or just sit out on the patio with the radio. Good luck with your parents, it's a tough road. Hoppe it all works out. Hope you can read this and sorry about deleting your response. Take care
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