Alzheimer's is the cruelest thing ever...having a hard time
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The cruelest month in a cruel climate
Comments (8)Selective vision is a good skill to have, Marianne -- it's always something. And everyone probably grows roses that won't survive the historical, but rare, extremes of where they live. Here, all it would take is a winter with temps going into the Farenheit teens, as it periodically does, and I know there are roses of mine that are likely to be lost or very damaged. I try not to think of that. A winter without snow is the truest and worst test of hardiness. In western Massachusetts, in winters with little snow the mortality would definitely be worse. On the other hand, if the snow laid deep all winter, the plants were protected, but the voles would take advantage of added cover and access to strip every bit of bark and roots beneath the snow line sometimes. I still remember the spring after one winter of deep snow and feeling pleased to see the perennials and roses emerging from the snow one day. The next day, every plant in 15' of one border was totally wilted and, upon investigation, none of them had roots -- all eaten. The only happy note was that a patch of bracken fern I had been fighting for years suffered the same fate that winter and never returned....See MoreArticle in the Los Angeles Times about ping-pong and Alzheimers
Comments (2)My husband who had AZ had a brain scan and the result was part of his brain had atrophied. It could never get better, that part of his brain was dead. Nothing helps Alzheimer patients. The meds they give them are all experimental, never been proven to help....See MoreMy mom got Alzheimer's during aunt's end of life care?
Comments (15)Thank you everyone! I just know I’m going to get bombarded at different points of time while up there, most likely by my aunt and my sisters husband. They will feel I need to be told what my responsibilities are and will be doing so to protect my younger sister who they think cannot handle it. I told everyone long ago that as I lost my childhood I had no plans on losing my older age years as well. My Aunt who just passed knew this and coaxed mom into setting herself up in an environment that has assisted living. I contacted several facilities and had literature sent to her as well as info on all senior amenities in her area. Mom was under the notion that it was all her idea, picked her place to live and she uses most of the local senior services. Of course I will do my share but had to say those things to get the ball rolling while mom had all her wits. I do love my mom but do have to limit the responsibilities to somewhat shared responsibilities with my sister as I live five states away. I have decided not to have any conversations with others regarding mom (except with sister) while up there. My response will simply be “its Karen time” as in, my aunts’ funeral time. And, instead of getting myself worked up over likely “mom” topics from family members I’m going to think of Annie’s words and let it rooolll off me lol. Thanks for that Annie; I’m already putting that great advice into action. This morning I was getting worked up again and visually pictured myself awash with comforting warmth starting at the top of my head and moving down over my body taking all negativity away. Mattie, I have no idea how you have cared for two elderly persons with Alzheimer’s/dementia. My potential problems are nothing compared to what you do on a daily basis. I do not have it in me to be a caregiver for elderly. It’s a selfish thing to admit but true. You are a special person! Kellielog, I know you get what I’m talking about. I had an alcoholic parent and a mentally unstable parent. I’m not sure but do I remember that your dad was both? I know I always felt like the real parent as young as age five or maybe even earlier. It’s not something you ever get over. It’s something that takes over against your will. Being that I’m a very strong willed person it still catches me by surprise. To all, your kind words really have helped right now and I mean that....See MoreApril is the cruelest month.
Comments (33)I'm so sorry, Sheila. That's hard. I hope your roses bounce back quickly and you're able to enjoy those blooms soon enough. After 6 weeks of unusually warm temps and my roses had mostly leafed out we were hit with 3 nights with temps in the mid to low 20s last month. Most faired well but Rouge Royal and SdlM died to the ground. They, surprisingly, survived the ordeal and are slowly inching up now. What we go through as gardeners! Glad to hear your garden is okay, Diane. I almost hate asking because of your hard winter but any sign of Augusta Luise?...See MoreMonicaM43
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