On November 13, 2010 I gladly became the primary caregiver of my mother. She has Lewy Body Dementia, the second most common memory loss condition after Alzhiemers. I knew nothing about Lewy Body Dementia until I brought Mom to Indiana to live with me. My mother is a resident at the Waters of Covington, a rehabilitation center near our home. I would like to have her live with us but her care is more then one person can provide. The staff at the Waters fell in love with Mom immediately. She may be losing her memory and her ability to care for herself but she hasn't lost her sense of humor or her gentle grace. This blog is meant to be a journal of our days together.



On May 15, 2011 My Mother peacefully and fearlessly passed into the here after. Now I journey alone, yet not alone. I have a lifetime of memories.




Saturday, April 2, 2011

Is It Grace or denial





I am going through my days as usual, visiting, shopping, doing chores, enjoying grandchildren. In the back of my head I am screaming --my mother is dying. How will I continue on without her? I know I will -- I have no choice. The tears are hiding just under the service , waiting to betray me.

I never know what to expect when I come to see her. Most of the time she is asleep. But every now and then she surprises me -- like today -- the NA came in to feed her. She woke up and recognized me. She ate a few bites and then went back to sleep. How am I suppose to make the choices I have to make when she looks at me and smiles. I called my sister and told her she may want to come to see Mom now.

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