Updates
I visited my Mom in the care center on Sunday. My Dad and sisters had just taken her out to IHOP for lunch. My Dad and oldest sister brought her back to the care center and hung out with me and my Mom. Most of the poeple in the Enhance Care wing have memory problems and are more sever than my mother. I met Maudie whose memory was just fine but she was in a wheel chair and needed enhanced care because of her physical limitations. She came over and talked our ears off in a very pleasant way. My family isn't very chatty so it was nice to have someone else do the talking and I think she enjoyed having an audience who could follow along. My Dad said that Mom has been paired with her at mealtimes because Mom can still participate in a conversation. And if my mom is having a bad night she will often go find Maudie's room and Maudie can help settle her down. My Mom seems to be doing really well and has a bunch of people to interact with. They have activities, crafts, and outings.
My Dad felt like he was abandoning her but he has seen that her quality of life is good with so many people to take of her. I think this transition has been hardest on him. He no longer has someone to take care of. And cooking for one is a pain. I suggested he and my oldest sister should swap leftovers but he thinks that would be too much trouble even though she goes to visit him once or twice a week. He still has building model engines and other creations to keep him busy. He's well aware that if he doesn't continue being active both mentally and physically he'll stop all together.
In other news I had my last PT visit yesterday. I got a T-shirt. I'll continue doing my exercises. My next visit with the ortho doc is in two weeks. I can only pick up about 2 lbs with my left arm but it's slowly getting stronger. And my wrist flexibility is almost where it used to be. YAY!
My Dad felt like he was abandoning her but he has seen that her quality of life is good with so many people to take of her. I think this transition has been hardest on him. He no longer has someone to take care of. And cooking for one is a pain. I suggested he and my oldest sister should swap leftovers but he thinks that would be too much trouble even though she goes to visit him once or twice a week. He still has building model engines and other creations to keep him busy. He's well aware that if he doesn't continue being active both mentally and physically he'll stop all together.
In other news I had my last PT visit yesterday. I got a T-shirt. I'll continue doing my exercises. My next visit with the ortho doc is in two weeks. I can only pick up about 2 lbs with my left arm but it's slowly getting stronger. And my wrist flexibility is almost where it used to be. YAY!