Mom is alert today but still not moving from the sofa. I don’t think the Donepezil was responsible for the lack of appetite. She ate 1/2 cup of yogurt for breakfast and was full. For lunch she ate 5 small bites of chicken, 4 small bites of broccoli, and 3 small bites of cantaloupe. She simply isn’t hungry and says she feels full all the time.
We got a report on the MRI today saying there are no acute processes. While this is good it simply means that there was no new issue such as a stroke to cause her rapid decline. The neurologist will discuss the changes due to Alzheimer’s on our next visit.
They think her issues are wholly related to Alzheimer’s but to be sure we will be getting a chest and abdomen scan in the near future.
Things to be thankful for: mom thanked me for all I do for her and told me she loved me today. She is more alert today and not sleeping much. She seems to like being here and hasn’t asked to go home and she hasn’t talked about leaving me today.
She still is trying to fiddle with her monitor. Last night, at bedtime, she removed it and put it back on unassisted. The monitor started screaming as she had not really put it back on. I thanked her for helping me with it and got everything straightened out. She seemed pleased with herself and at least mom hasn’t taken the monitor apart yet. It’s a good thing.
Every day is different and has a new challenge. I’m looking into getting a ramp for her door as she tries to take the Rollator down the steps. We’re also trying to get a quote on a bathroom update to make her home safe for her. It’s hard to get anything done in that rural area and I wish we didn’t have to wait so long for good help. It will eventually come together and while I’m patient with mom, I’m not patient about things that concern her safety.
This is our New Normal. We start each day with no expectations and just take it as it is. More later.
Gallivanting with Sandi 