They both have two different types of dementia, which means difficulty remembering. When I took dad in for his check up, the doctor mentioned this to me...I had no idea that there are 10 different kinds of dementia.
When mom went in I asked her doctor and she has the same two areas as my dad with dementia.
So I have been researching, so I can help them live out their remaining years in a least restricted life style. Sounds like IDEA, doesn't it.
If you are interested check out Types of dementia. It has helped me :)
Watching our parents age, and knowing we are aging too is such a challenge sometimes. My mother in law has dementia and it has completely changed her personality. It's been really hard on my husband. Her short term memory is mostly gone. I'm glad your parents have you in their corner to help them be in the best environment possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and support :)
DeleteI must commend you for staying by your parents side on this. One of the reasons my family moved back to Missoula was to be close to both our parents (we are from the same town...made the choice easy.) It is difficult to go through some of the trials of aging parents. I can not tell you how impressed I am with folks who work through issues with the parents rather than just "pawning" them off to others to deal with. On a side note, I had no idea there were so many different kinds of dementia...going to have to look at them further. Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteLife does have a way of bring your choices into perspective...One area of life takes a back seat while yet another makes you smile and realize what really is important, thank you for your kind words and support :)
DeleteI am with my parents on Vacation now and I am noticing so many differences in their age. I was very close to my grandma (Maw Maw) and she had dementia, it was such a difficult time. I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI can not imagine what you are going through. I will be praying for you and your family. My husband's grandfather is suffering from dementia right now. It is a very difficult illness to deal with. Please try to take care of yourself as well.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma had fought with dementia. I was still in high school while she was going through it so I didn't know much about it, but that website you posted was very insightful. Take care of yourself and your family.
ReplyDeleteThis can be a challenging thing. I am glad that your parents have each other and they are lucky to have you. My grandmother just recently moved in with my aunt and her family. She's 92 years old with severe arthritis, but insists on walking. It has been a challenging transition for all involved. Everyone is so concerned about her possibly falling, and she couldn't stand long enough to cook for herself. When she was still living on her own, it got to a point that all of her kids and grandkids would stop by throughout the week to help with some chore such as changing her bed sheets, vacuuming, laundry or taking out the trash. This change is in her best interest but has been challenging. She recognizes that she has lost some freedom as my aunt always arranges for someone to come visit with her when they have to go out for an extended amount of time. At the same time, she knows she needs someone with her. It's never easy.
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