Holidays.. Special events… Various events and special occasions and dates still come around as usual after the loss of a parent. You can’t stop it. You know different times or days may be a struggle and you try to mentally prepare yourself. No matter how prepared you try to be, … Continue reading
Have I already mentioned that I hate dementia? Oh yes, I’m sure I have. It is something that comes pouring out of me quite often. We had seemed to reach a point that my dad was finally back to trusting me. He had been able to see past the blinding … Continue reading
Since I last posted my dad had to spend a few more nights in the hospital. That was a mess. Being as I am just feeling tired and kind of down right now, that will be a post for another day. My dad continues to have more health problems. He … Continue reading
I keep trying to stress to people how important routine is to someone with dementia. An overnight stay in the hospital was an example of what I have been saying. I mentioned a few days ago that my dad was in the hospital. Due to chest pains, the nursing home … Continue reading
You know those moments where you forget someone’s name, a birthday, what you came into a room to do, or some other thing? Everyone has it happen at some time. It can be embarrassing. Usually, we will end up remembering; even if it’s late. Though embarrassing, it happens. We know … Continue reading
Yesterday, I had a bit of a humorous experience. My husband told me that he found a message from my dad on the answering machine. I took a breath, not knowing what to expect. He has left many different types of messages since his stroke & since the dementia got … Continue reading
My dad is 81 today. His body has been through so many things. This birthday, just like the last, comes around as his mind is wracked with the ongoing effects of dementia. My question yesterday as to if I would be able to see or talk to my dad was … Continue reading