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Mom's Decline ...

I just returned from visiting my Mother, or I should say - from watching and listening to her sleep.

She sleeps 99 percent of the time now. The good thing is that she says she has no pain. She recognizes me and visitors. You have to get right down to her head for her to hear you speak.

She weighs around 75 pounds and loses every time I see her.

The hospice people come right to her room at the care center.

Her memory still seems the same, no Alzheimers but the Dementia takes away short-term recall.

I have been there three times each day this week and will spend another two visits today.

My brother left by car from his home in Jacksonville FL at midnight. Last text said he was in the Carolinas somewhere.

I am doing all right, but the housecleaning that I do between trips over to see Mom is tasking.

It has to be done or my brother will tell everyone I live in a pig sty. LOL

I live in a cat house.

posted on June 24, 2012 10:14 AM ()

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A very difficult time. My thoughts are with you. Your mom is going peacefully. That is a comfort.
comment by tealstar on July 7, 2012 3:39 AM ()
Wish I could be there to spell you a bit. Remember to take care of yourself first. You won't be good for her if you get sick. Hugs to you.
comment by catdancer on June 27, 2012 10:20 PM ()
we went through much the same thing with Mama so I can relate. we are all here for you, jon.

reguards
yer faithful pal
bugg
comment by honeybugg on June 26, 2012 1:56 AM ()
I didn't know or forgot that you have a brother. I'm glad he's coming there so you're not alone. Our thoughts are with you.
comment by troutbend on June 25, 2012 3:07 PM ()
comment by solitaire on June 25, 2012 4:27 AM ()
We're in your corner. Hang in there. Take care.
comment by jerms on June 24, 2012 8:48 PM ()
Sending good thoughts and wishes your way. Don't worry about the cat hair.
comment by boots586 on June 24, 2012 3:12 PM ()
This is tough jon.You are a tough guy and hopefully you can handled this.
comment by fredo on June 24, 2012 12:56 PM ()
I know the feeling I stayed by my mothers bedside when she passed. Then I was with my husband when it was his time..No matter how ready you think you are You aren't My mom was sick only a few weeks when she passed and my husband had cancer a fought a four years battle..Still at the end it was heart wrenching..You are in my thoughts and prayers.. Take care of yourself..
comment by redhead on June 24, 2012 12:06 PM ()
This is hard to watch. Good thoughts are directed your way!
comment by elderjane on June 24, 2012 11:21 AM ()
((((HEART HUGS))))
comment by marta on June 24, 2012 10:36 AM ()
I am so sorry you are going thru this. I can't imagine what it's like to watch your mom slip.
comment by kristilyn3 on June 24, 2012 10:32 AM ()

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