Alzheimers and Me - Part 2

I wanted to give an update on my mom.  Mom has been to the doctor numerous times now. She is on one med that is helping... not stopping, but slowing the progress of the Alzheimers. But I can still see her slipping away. She is unable to drive anymore; dad takes her everywhere she needs to go. Dad playing taxi driver started one Friday afternoon, when Mom headed to her weekly hair appointment. Thirty minutes after Mom's appointment time, the stylist called the house and inquired to where Mom was, and if she was okay. Scared the hell out of Dad... About that time, Mom pulled in the driveway and drove up to the house. Apparently Mom couldn't remember where her hair stylist was located at. Thank God she remembered how to get home.

Mom is also unable to write checks to pay bills now. Dad has taken over that duty as well. Dad told me that Mom had sat down and wrote a check to pay the electric bill.  She was so proud of herself. But Dad said when he looked at the check, not only was it written completely wrong, it was illegible.  When Mom was busy doing something else, Dad rewrote the check, tore up the other one, and sealed the check in the envelope.  Mom will never know the difference. She, in a way, is so blessed... Dad loves her unconditionally, and will be by her side until the end.

The doctor has told us, in his best estimation, that Mom might have as little as three years before the Alzheimers will completely fog her mind. I can't even put into words how that makes me feel. All-in-all, overwhelming is a good word I suppose.

Mom told Dad not long ago, "I always thought my body would fail before my mind."

That makes me so sad...

On a brighter note, my parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30th. Dad planned a week long trip to Branson Missouri, the week prior to the 30th. He is afraid that by their 51st, she won't remember the significance of the date.

I have tears rolling down my face now, so its time to quit typing and hit submit.

Thanks for reading. Have a good night.



Lisa :)