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.




Monday, May 9, 2011

The end will come soon now

Today Mom's IV infiltrated after only three days. The nurse on duty wanted me to authorize a midline. I refused. Mom has had enough. So she is now getting nothing by mouth and no IV. Dr said it would be my decision. It is by far the hardest decision I ever had to make. But now that I have all I want is to be with her when the end comes.


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  1. Kathy LowreyMay 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Still reading,
    Still praying for you
    wishing I could hold your hand

    [[[hugs]]]

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