Breakfast Again

I came in from gardening and found Mom eating her second breakfast. I leave a note now when I'm outside working. I think I'll leave another note saying she's had breakfast already and leave her one snack for mid morning.

They Don't Understand

When Mom and I first got to her Rebekah meeting, several women came over to greet Mom. They each started out with "Do you remember me?" She would say something like "Your face is familiar, but I don't remember your name". Then they would tell her their names and give her a lot of facts to help her remember. She would smile and laugh and it looked "normal". Mom's so good at that!
They don't understand that she can't remember. The memories aren't there to retrieve. I found myself getting very teared up. I was worried that it would upset my mother and I was sad because these people were part of her life for the last 69 years.
At the end, a weekly coffee buddy said she'd see her Thursday. Mom asked me what was happening Thursday. I told her that was coffee day. Her reply was "I don't still go to coffee do I?"
Unless you live with someone with "Alzheimer's, I don't think most people understand.
You have to go where they are; you can't keep them in present time.

Frustration

I went upstairs to finish watching a movie while Mom watched the news. When I came down an hour later, she was very upset. When I inquired about it, she said she was very mad at herself for not going to the celebration.
I told her we did go. I showed her the flowers she got and the new pin she got.
She had found the letter and couldn't remember going. I've got to throw away that letter as soon as I can.

Mom Introduced Me

Today Mom and I went to a Rebekah meeting which honored all who had been there for over 60 years. Mom was the longest at 69 years. They asked each to introduce their family members in attendance. I held m y breath as they asked Mom.
She said, "This is my daughter, Pamela. She's a teacher and I'm very proud of her." I couldn't believe it! Not only did she know who I was, but she gave me a compliment that I'd never heard from her before. Wow, what a day!

Leaky Sink

This noon my mother said she'd do the dishes while I went upstairs. When I came down she had forgotten so I started them. When I went to get the dish detergent out from under the sink, I saw that the water was leaking. The sinks have separate pipes so I switched the way I do the dishes. Mom came out to help me by drying them. She couldn't figure out where anything went after it was dry and she called me "Mom".
So much for switching things around. I sure hope the repair man can come tomorrow!!!!! It could be a LONG time before they get fixed----if you know what I mean!

Visit to Hospital

Today my mother fell down two steps and landed on her head and backside. We took her to the hospital and had a cat scan. The cat scan was OK.
We were there for 3 hours. When we left I said, "I don't want to do that again."
Mom replied, "Not any time soon anyway!"
Still funny!

Choosing Clothes

Yesterday was not sunny, but it was plenty warm. My mother wore a winter sweater. I tried to get her to change but she wouldn't. This morning a threw that sweater down the laundry chute.

To my surprise, she came out dressed in yet another winter sweater this morning.

I guess I should lay out her clothes the night before.