The Longest Stroke-Dementia Road To Somewhere Journal

December 21, 2018 Friday — “Peaceful In, Peaceful Out!”

Today, I slept later and longer than usual. Most of the time I like to stay on a particular schedule especially where Mother is concerned but it felt good for a change to be out of the norm. Gosh, my bed felt so good! Felt like I was on vacation as Mother slept longer. No television, no outside noises, it was like I was on vacation in paradise. Enjoyed every moment because I knew all would change in an instant when Mother awoke.

That instant happened shortly thereafter. Mother awoke and I encouraged her to sleep in a bit longer and she did. Thank God. Some days, she’d insist to get up but this day she complied. I was determined this was going to be a really good day. It started out on a high note and it’s up to me to keep it that way. Nothing pressing to do today, no errands, no appointments, no commitments, just wanted to have a leisure day.

Yesterday, was quite demanding mentally and physical due Mother’s constant agitation about not being home and acting like she was a prisoner somewhere. When she gets excited, she forgets who I am and where she is. If she was well, I’d take her home in a heartbeat but physically she is not able to take care of herself, yet. I don’t have any sisters residing near where she lives that could assist her on a day…