tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post7855019063454591375..comments2024-02-10T05:03:51.621-05:00Comments on Alzheimer's - My Mom My Hero: A DEEP & PURE LOVEAlzheimer's My Mom My Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-65171180266584314272014-05-02T08:00:57.849-04:002014-05-02T08:00:57.849-04:00Dacia, I didn't think that you sounded negativ...Dacia, I didn't think that you sounded negative at all, and really appreciated hearing for you. Same to you Happy MD. xoxo Lisa<br />Alzheimer's My Mom My Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-40659941111080483502014-05-01T18:50:00.442-04:002014-05-01T18:50:00.442-04:00You are right, Lisa. The love and caring nature of...You are right, Lisa. The love and caring nature of the staff is the best! It sounds like your mom is truly loved by them all. By looking at her pictures, how could anyone not love that sweet face? <br />I didn't want my question to sound negative, but it kind of came across that way - I'm sorry! Happy Mother's Day to you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-8747719822760575682014-05-01T07:59:49.383-04:002014-05-01T07:59:49.383-04:00I absolutely fell in love with what the aide/nurse...I absolutely fell in love with what the aide/nurse said "you don't realize this but you are the spark in your Mother's eyes. She is calm only when you are here and she smiles only for you." It just melted my heart. I love what you just shared. Thank you so very much. LisaAlzheimer's My Mom My Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-70435846892966708842014-04-30T19:19:57.713-04:002014-04-30T19:19:57.713-04:00I have gone to a grief recovery group and that did... I have gone to a grief recovery group and that did help. The one thing is that I do not know who me is anymore and that is the hardest thing to admit. I will get a hold of the group here in NB, Canada. The one thing that I encourage everyone is don't get caregiver burnout because it creeps up on you before you know it. Your friends see it but you tend to ignore the signs. Enjoy your time with your Mom because deep down she knows. I was worried because I could not see the spark in her eyes anymore and my dear friend who worked on the floor that she was on said to me one day "you don't realize this but you are the spark in your Mother's eyes. She is calm only when you are here and she smiles only for you." This is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Remember be your Mom's spark and things will be easier. Thanks for listeningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-50488999227265435342014-04-26T18:28:12.857-04:002014-04-26T18:28:12.857-04:00gwwministry, I greatly appreciate your wishes for ...gwwministry, I greatly appreciate your wishes for mom & me.Alzheimer's My Mom My Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-66882497767114805402014-04-26T09:30:49.453-04:002014-04-26T09:30:49.453-04:00I pray your strength to endure and enjoy your moth...I pray your strength to endure and enjoy your mother while she is still here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-52682113286471677672014-04-26T08:54:57.892-04:002014-04-26T08:54:57.892-04:00I am sorry for the loss of your mom and through yo...I am sorry for the loss of your mom and through your words I feel all the love you have for her and how much you do miss her. I belong to an Alz Assoc support group in NYC . If you can reach out to some Alz group they can be very supportive and offer in most of them a grieving group. Just call the hotline and they can lead you in the direction. What you have shared with me I have heard in my group: filling the time. It's a time for you to start "enjoying" your life again. You know that is what your mom would wish for you. I'd love to hear from you again. Hugs, LisaAlzheimer's My Mom My Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-54503641651721849202014-04-25T18:52:22.227-04:002014-04-25T18:52:22.227-04:00Hi Lisa
I am so happy to find your blog and I only...Hi Lisa<br />I am so happy to find your blog and I only wish I had found it years ago. My mother suffered from this terrible disease for 7 years and for that time I was able to take care of her at home with the help of caregivers for the time I was at work but other then that it was just me. Mom passed away 2 and half months ago and even though I know she is much happier now I miss her so much. The last 7 months she was in the hospital because Alzheimers had taken the use of her legs away and I could not do it at home anymore. The biggest transformation is going from caregiver to having time on your hands and not knowing what to do with it. While reading your entries I had tears in my eyes knowing what you are going through but cherish each moment with her. Thanks for your blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-455324816453340062014-04-24T16:45:53.527-04:002014-04-24T16:45:53.527-04:00Hi Dacia, My mom has macular degeneration so she w...Hi Dacia, My mom has macular degeneration so she would not be able to see to particiapte. The home is fabulous. They do puzzles, music, etc, in the cafeteria.They do have 2 TV movie rooms. It is clean and hardly do I smell any urine. Truth be told the nursing home is old and in that way could be depressing, yet the staff shines brightly which is ALL that matters. LisaAlzheimer's My Mom My Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521298907696128213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463278702289836291.post-78926915722218147312014-04-24T13:51:42.672-04:002014-04-24T13:51:42.672-04:00It seems sad there isn't an activity room. No ...It seems sad there isn't an activity room. No artwork on the walls, or crayons/colored pencils to draw/color or sketch with? <br />I still think your mom knows you - somewhere in the deepness of her heart. She will always love you, and your brother. DaciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com