Momma is doing much better. Well, as one can expect with Alzheimer’s I guess. We, Angela and I, made the decision to take Momma off of her Gabapentin. It was originally prescribed for pain. Angela said that she ”may” perk up a little. And she has. She opens her eyes and has started “talking” again. Of course the talking is gibberish but she is responding to questions so there is some degree off awareness.
I know it is possible to over medicate but Momma has been on these meds for years. I guess with the advancement of the disease the meds become too potent. We now put everything in the blender and she sucks it right down. We had blood work done to see how her organs are doing and I know her kidney’s are slowing down because she urinates really once a day.
My father had esophageal cancer and we had to blend everything up and feed him through a port in the stomach. This week I couldn’t help to draw the simulates to this and me how feeding momma “shakes” although there is no tube to place them in.
I take one day at a time. I know I’m doing all that I can for her and that she isn’t in any pain. I am so grateful to God that she is here with me and not in a hospital or nursing home where I would not be granted access to her.
Deborah gets her second COVID doses today. I still haven’t receive my first. I’m not in a high risk category but I think I will speak to someone about my being a caregiver and perhaps that will escalate my place in line.
Caregiving.....Screaming is allowed! 