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.




Thursday, April 7, 2011

It's Like I'm Done

Mom is back at the Waters in her old bed. I had a staff meeting yesterday to discuss her care. I also voiced my concerns about the fact that she has a bed sore and what needs to be done to take care of her now that she does. I then went to work. I expected as many of the guidelines to be followed immediately but nothing was changed. So tonight I will go back to see if they have started the new care. If they haven't tomorrow I will talk the the DON again.

Mom is off all IV's now. She has to drink and eat to stay alive. She isn't. I am shocked that I am not more upset. I'm sad of course but I am not crying like I did last week. It's like I'm done. I am grateful that others tell me they are praying for her and me but to tell you the truth I am not praying like I was last week either. It's like I'm done. I'm tired. I could sleep for a week I think. I go through my day with much effort. In the evening I sit down and DO NOTHING. It's like I'm done.
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