Mom seemed like she was trapped deeper into her mind yesterday. I couldn't figure out where she was.
If you are reading this and you are at the beginning of caring for a person with Alzheimer's or something similar...
They will answer no to everything. No they are not hungry and you know they haven't eaten.. Fix something anyway and sit down with them! Don't walk away keep them company as they eat.
You know they have taken their medicine you gave it to them and watched them swallow... But they will argue .. Distract them and say it is not time. Heck if you have to get some small candies and give that to them. Worked for me the other day. Smarties look like medicine.
Bath time.. Tell them you are going out. And if you have to go get a coke or ice cream afterwards as a treat.
Give them something to do. They need to feel useful, helpful and wanted. I blew this one last night because I was tired and just wanted to sit down . Mom likes to clean.
Forgive yourself if you mess up. Move forward.
Don't stress over the small stuff.
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