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.




Friday, April 1, 2011

Mom is Slipping Away

She has blood clots in both lungs. She has aspirated at least twice. Her lungs are infected and the infection has gone to her blood. Truly, I don't think she is here. Her body just hasn't gotten the message. I will step up her arrangements.

I am crying most of the time. I knew this would be hard.


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2 comments:

  1. Kathy LowreyApril 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Dear Lord,

    I ask for a special measure of peace on this family during this time. Rest your hand on their hurting hearts and tired minds. Give them your strength and whisper your love to them.
    And Lord, when the time comes for their loved one to go home to you as you release her from the grips of lewy, remind them of the love they shared in caring. Amen

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  2. Linda ShumakerApril 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Kathy, I love reading your posts. I wish I could say I have returned your kindness. I am thrilled that my mother is improving. How much -- we will have to wait and see. With Lewy, one day at a time is esential.

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