On the night before Thanksgiving, against all of our wishes, my mother was once again transported from the Alzheimers home where she lives to a locked down psych ward.
It's not her fault. This is her disease, and there is absolutely nothing anyone can do to help her.But still, we have to try.In a couple hours, I will board a plane bound for Los Angeles. My sister is already there, and we're going to do what we can do. It won't be enough, but at least it will be something.
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I'm so so sorry Jenn.. My mother did not have alzheimers but she did have MS and was in a nursing home and I know that working with nursing homes can be so difficult. i know all of this is gut wrenching.. hugs to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWe had a family member with Alzheimer’s so I’m all too familiar with what it’s like for them, as well as those who love them. My thoughts are with you and I’m so sorry your mom is going through this. ♥️
ReplyDeleteFrom the perspective of someone who also was a caregiver to an elderly diabetic lady, I hope that medical providers have checked your mom for a UTI and checked her sugar levels (even if she isn’t a known diabetic). It’s incredibly common for UTIs to bring on psych symptoms, even in those who don’t already have dementia. Same with low blood sugar or wild swings. My patient wound up being overmedicated with a psychotropic drug after she lashed out at hospital staff… all that actually was wrong was her blood sugar wasn’t being well-controlled.
You may already know all of that but I wanted to mention it just in case. Take care!
I second this. My best friend‘s mom gets UTIs frequently, and now that they know, they know what to look for. Praying for you and your family.
DeleteSo this is the serious sidewise. Please carry with you many wishes for strength and courage from us watchers; and thank you for sharing.
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