The lack of oxygen to the brain is a serious problem. Whatever the reason for the lack of oxygen, the result is not good. In our case, a softball sized tumor in the lung is pretty much blocking the efficient flow of oxygen, and has been for an unknown period of time.
Dementia, however, is kind of the same whether it's vascular, Alzheimer's, or any one of the other dementias, especially the age related kind.
Weese, if you are reading, I thought about you last night.
I was over at the parents house, they had just finished a light supper of blintzes. We were talking about how my martial art school looked better after a recent coat of paint. At that point my mom said, "Well, I remember when you told me that the rabbits were really loud at night."
Umm.... ok.
I said, "We don't have too many rabbits over there, but if they keep you awake, let me know."
What is it about rabbits? Weese, didn't your mom have a rabbit thing?
8 comments:
Yep, I continue to sit with you, sharing that tea, and our sadness.
Prayers ascending.
xoxoxo
yeah i'm here....
yup yup.
let's see - she said one day while looking around the room "now what are we going to do about all these rabbits".
this incident escalated and she did eventualy become very aggitated until i finally hired someone with a truck to come get them. that worked well. we had them taken to a rabbit farm. it only took about an hour or so.
We found the best thing was to simply let the conversation flow naturally.
If furniture was flying around the front yard I might remark..."my, how often that seems to happen in October"
or when she confessed to killing a small horse, we comforted her by telling her sometimes you just have to get rid of those little ones (while rubbing haldol gel into her wrists of course).
It can be hard to watch...but don't let it be too hard. just be there for her, be in that crazy moment with her, and talk to her like any other day. mostly try to keep her calm and let her know everything - no matter how freaky - is normal.
my thoughts are with you.
i will think good bunny thoughts.
oh and, I never heard of this type of dementia. Interesting really.
No one had any real good explantion for my mom's. and since her prognosis was weeks - there were no tests. Just guesses.
That is a very interesting commonality, the rabbits. Hmmm..
Weese gives good tips. I don't know what my mom's future holds, but I'm preparing for a similar kind of journey, given family history and am reading (and followed Weese's mom's journey) with great interest and absorption.
Keeping and and sending good thoughts still and always for you all.
I'm not sure what's worse, knowing or not knowing. My mom died suddenly - talked to her on a Tuesday, got the call three days later. No long goodbyes but also didn't have to watch her slowly 'leave'. So yes, good thoughts for the long journey ahead. When things go according to the laws of nature (as we think they should), outliving our parents is inevitable.
Did your mom smoke? Mine did, she didn't have lung cancer but I know it contributed to her early death at age 60. Have you seen the pictures they're putting on cigarettes now? It's kind of freaky, I'm not sure it will get people to stop smoking, but it sure might persuade anyone to not start.
Also... are you familiar with the blog '37 Days' by Patti Digh. If not, I highly recommend it. She has become a good friend of ours (even flew down to Houston for my 50th birthday party). But she writes so eloquently about life and death and all the things in between.
http://bit.ly/273LV0
As my father was dying, he talked about a "Greenskeeper". He never played golf, but my grandfather (his dad) was avid. I wondered if he was actually seeing his father? Despite all the sadness and the aching, the disconnection process is also fascinating. Simply accepting that they do see what they say they see is comforting.
Thinking of you,
GG
I'M TOTALLY CURED FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE I am 65 years old,and i have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's diseases this neuron disease started 25 years before being revealed, it was triggered the moment i started eating sugars including any and almost all carbs that break down to glycerol,and i have been on the best medical treatment approved by united states,(FDA) i have been taking Cholinesterase,Memantine to treat my memory loss,confusion and the problems with my thinking and reasoning.just to help slow the progression and manage the symptoms,as no cure exists.but i was gradually developed Insomnia,chronic headache,weight loss,muscle cramps,diarrhea,vomiting,nausea,dizziness and i was losing it all as i can,t remember who i was and the people around me as my brain cells keep declining.My body systems do not agree any more with allopathy medical recommendations of drugs and surgery is not the best treatment.I made a research on naturopathy is the best way to get cure from Alzheimer and dementia,as nature has the power to heal all kinds of diseases when herbal medicine are been used in a right proportions.during my reach on naturopathy herbal medicine,I came across Dr. James herbal mix medicine West Africa and the wonders he does curing all kinds of diseases with his powerful herbal mix medicine from herbs and roots extracts .without no hesitation I contacted him on his Email address that was provided (DRJAMESHERBALMIX@GMAIL.COM) I told him my problems and all i have been fighting this incurable diseases with allopathy medical recommendations,and he told me never to be worried that he will help me with a permanent cure as nature has the power to cure all illness.I never doubted him.then he told me to pay some amount which i did. Days later,He prepared his herbal mix medicine and sent it to me through EMS courier service.I used his herbal mix medicine as i was told for 4 weeks.He told me that his herbal mix medicine will help me to reduce the abnormal protein fold inside my neurons,and regulate the nutrients and molecules in my body system,and as well stop the progressive disorder that build up in damaging my brain cells,and help my weak cells that causes brain shrinking to function well,its a good herbal drinks for cell reparing.This doctor James is super great man and his herbal mix medicine is wonderful and works effectively as he said,with no side effects.Brothers and sisters father and mother,there is a permanent cure to Alzheimer's diseases,I'm a living testimony and I Was cured totally from Alzheimer's disease.I recommand anyone with different health challenges to contact Dr.James and permanently get rid of the diseases you been suffering from.do not let that disease kill you when Dr James can help you with a permanent cure.All you needs to do is to contact him on his email and tell him your health challenges and get his strong herbal mix medicne.Reach him on his Email address (drjamesherbalmix@gmail.com) and he said he got permanent cures for the followings diseases.Schizophrenia,Bipolar,DIABETES, HPV,SHINGLES,CANCER, ALS, HEPATITIS B, KIDNEY DISEASE, HERPES, Ovarian Cancer,Pancreatic cancers, Bladder cancer,Skin cancer, Prostate cancer, Glaucoma., Cataracts,Macular degeneration,Cardiovascular disease,Autism,Lung disease.Enlarged prostate,Osteoporosis.Alzheimer's disease,psoriasis ,Tach Diseases,Lupus,Dementia.kidney cancer, lung cancer....I believe my testimony will be of help to you as well thank you.
Post a Comment