a journal about keeping the memories of my mother who suffers with Lewy Body Dementia
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, June 9, 2011
Too Tired
I am weening myself off the medication I started taking a couple weeks before Mom died. I was having heart pain and the Dr thought it was a result from dealing with Mom's illness. Well, now I am so tired I can hardly move, although today is the second day I have cut my doses. I feel more alert but I am still so tired. At least after a stress test last week I know it isn't my heart. Dr. wants me to have blood work done. He thinks I might have a low thyroid. It makes sence. but getting to the lab to have my blood drawn is going to be a trick. I might have to take time from work to do it.
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