tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post1527923007228906897..comments2023-10-20T11:25:12.555-04:00Comments on A forgotten daughter: movie night canceledKimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10665717573628371988noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post-58860292016344794172010-08-14T00:01:15.406-04:002010-08-14T00:01:15.406-04:00Clare-trying trust me. It is virtually impossible...Clare-trying trust me. It is virtually impossible to make her do anything that she does not want to do. She is still able to use a trump card...If you do this than I do that. In fact, she knows enough of her condition to make the threat plausible. The bizarre thing with my mother is her memory is unbelievable. The PET scans show the areas of deterioration and ironically, her long term and short term are just starting to be affected. It seems that every other area is going except her memory. Unbelievable, sometimes explainations calm her down. She begs us to explain to her why and how. She expresses her frustration at not understanding. That is the hardest part for us-she wants so bad to understand and she never forgets what is happening to her. You are right though-her reasoning is completely shot and diluted and it is hard not to remember not to reason. With her, she will not let go until she gains an understanding that is pleasing.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665717573628371988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post-32883988308364088302010-08-13T20:03:25.689-04:002010-08-13T20:03:25.689-04:00My dear friends, on the alz/dementia list, it is s...My dear friends, on the alz/dementia list, it is said that "I tried to explain to her..." is the saddest phrase of all. The reason button is broken and explaining does nothing but frustrate you.<br /><br />PLEAASE try to get her back on meds to calm her down, for all your sakes. Better living through chemistry!!<br /><br />ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post-91206055263826275502010-08-13T17:46:52.182-04:002010-08-13T17:46:52.182-04:00Hey dad hate to tell you that mom is Our responsib...Hey dad hate to tell you that mom is Our responsibility. We share the problem of her care and we are fortunate that we do. Just as you must take care of your mother, Kev and I must take care of ours. I will try not to feel guilty, but it goes against my very nature when I cannmot solve the problem. Although I do have a new plan. Maybe a babsitter once a week so at least I can take a day shift!! If you are nice I will let you pay for it hahahaKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665717573628371988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post-41333810832210794922010-08-13T17:02:50.325-04:002010-08-13T17:02:50.325-04:00Oh Kimberly! ((((HUGS)))) I am so sorry for your p...Oh Kimberly! ((((HUGS)))) I am so sorry for your pain. This is awful.<br /><br /> You are right, you can't take the children anymore. My prayers are with you- I wish I could help. <br /><br />Please take care of yourself.Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732181531247456798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810871596025629766.post-84863027674235441292010-08-13T17:02:10.647-04:002010-08-13T17:02:10.647-04:00Kim...You sometimes forget that mom is MY responsi...Kim...You sometimes forget that mom is MY responsibility. I really appreciate your help and Kevin's, but the ultimate problem is mine. So do not ever think that you are not doing enough. You do so much more than anyone, and certainly more than you should. So, please..no guilt about not helping enough. You do more than you realize, and I have become so dependent on your help/. You are doing your best, and that is more than I deserve....thanksdadnoreply@blogger.com