#Thankful for Support
Thank you to my son for exercising more independence as I've been busy attending to my parents' affairs, to my husband for everything from chipping in around the house to loving me deeply [...]
Day from Hell
Recently my mother slammed the door on her speech therapist. She refused nursing care for herself and blocked nurses from seeing my father. Her behavior has caused both of them to be discharged [...]
Change is Anxiety Provoking
Great news. Monday I am moving my parents into shared rooms - and most importantly, a shared bed - at a board and care close to my home. To that end, [...]
Stop this Circus – Prayer Request
The last few days have been a circus. My father made a run for it from memory care, setting off the alarm as he left the building to look for his car in [...]
Care-taking Update #dementia #stroke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRt94eEUh0 Quick video update as I run errands and juggle caring for my mom, dad and son. Don't forget I'm married and live with bipolar disorder. Thank God I'm holding it together so [...]
Acute Stroke Rehab Starts Now
Today my mother transferred from the hospital to acute rehab. She will be doing 3-5 hours of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy each day for the next two weeks. My sister [...]