Sick...and other adventures...

Hey everyone,

I am sorry to be MIA this weekend.  I ended up getting sick with the virus that my husband had...so between that and working (can't really call in a sub, or cancel classes...just easier to push through it) and taking care of my parents (dad had sugery, and mom is not coping well w/ the aftercare)...

...I hit a wall mentally and physically.

I have to teach a class this morning, go check on my folks/make sure they are taking their meds and have lunch...

...and I will try to be on later this afternoon.

Prayers for wellness and stamina please.

S.C.

SC I hope everything goes well and you feel better soon :O
Good luck! <3

I hope you feel better soon. You have alot going on right now, and I hope you and your family have some good days soon..How is your dad doing now? Take some time to relax for you, and try to get well soon. Get well wishes to you.

feel better SC- rest up until you do

That is scary SC. My mom is 86 and fears dementia but I tell her I forget more than she does. She does have some episodes tho and I think it has to do with a clogged carotid artery. She lives alone (but amongst a multitude of friends) 1200 miles away and is one of my biggest sources of anxiety.

Is your mom willing to go to the dr.?

Thanks guys!! It is tough...the hardest thing I have ever had to watch happen actually.

I think that Nancy Regan called it "The Longest Goodbye"...

It is not to the point of her not functioning, but it is definitely not normal...I know that much.

She has been to her regular doctor, and he has tried a couple of meds on her...but he is reluctant to make a dx...b/c there is nothing quite definitlve yet.

She passed the carotid artery ultra sound...so it may not be dementia, but the onset of Alzheimers?

She is not wanting to go to the neurologist...she sees no reason to. I am going to have to convince her somehow.

Thanks for the compassion...it means more than you know.

I have not brought this up until now here...and it is a huge relief to actually talk about it.

S.C.

SC - so sorry for your troubles. I have a girlfriend (more like a sister), age 67, who is exhibiting the same symptoms as your mom and it's scarey to watch. She functions ok in some situations but her confusion over doing normal things (like making a salad the other night and being able to use her cell phone after six months of having it) really worry me. Thank God your mom has a concerned daughter like yourself...my woman has a family with NO patience for her condition and even tease and make fun of her. And she's stubborn too like your mom...I think when these things start, they know themselves deep down that something is not quite right with them but can't face it so they fight it (understandably) but over time (and the progression can be different for everyone) they just deteriorate mentally. I have no decision making power with my woman because I'm technically not her family but if you COULD manage to get your mom to a doc, I've heard they do have medications these days that can slow the progression. Keep gently working with her to get her to a neuro and hopefully it can provide some help for her. In the meantime, stay strong and we will pray for you.