Saturday, September 06, 2008
This morning after brushing Donna's teeth, she stated to be "I'm getting better, aren't I ?" I couldn't hold back the tears. We went out to look at garage sales, she got bored in an hour and we came back home.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Donna and I did the usual morning routine. Get up, eat breakfast, floss teeth, brush teeth and then jog. I am a pro at flossing and brushing her teeth. We drove around to garage sales, which she usually enjoys. I bought her a Snow Globe Music Box with a Unicorn in it and a stuffed Polar Bear. Again I had trouble with her taking her Depakote pill. She chewed it up instead of swallowing it.
Monday, September 08, 2008
This morning Donna was again thinking of her Grandmother who raised her. She has been deceased for over 10 years. I was thinking about video taping her, but I feel uncomfortable doing it. I have a lot of trouble getting Donna to eat with a fork, she always ends up using her hands. She is thin and needs to eat. She likes ice cream, and I give her as much as she wants. She weighs 85 lbs and I do not want her to lose anymore weight. I had her watch movies in her room while I worked downstairs. It is hard for her to concentrate on anything. After the movie was over, Donna got mad at me because I can't devote the attention she wants. I work at home, and it is extremely tough to run a business and take care of Donna without help. Mondays are always a troublesome. After a short argument, we agreed for her to try out "adult day care". I will speak to Renee, regarding this tomorrow.
Monday, September 8, 2008
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Today, Donna went to her Neurologist, Dr Kyle. Dr Kyle informed me that from his tests and the CAT Scans, that he believes that Donna has severe Alzheimer's. Her life expectancy is 5 to 7 years. I was not shocked but really didn't want to hear it. Donna knew something was wrong, but that feeling was gone soon. I didn't sleep very well. My mind raced with losing her, then selfish thoughts such as "how much is this going to cost me"? Dr Kyle gave a free sample of Aracept. I am not sure if I am going to give it to her. I will have to do some research on the internet. I asked Donna if she would want some pill that might make her memory better and she firmly told me "no". She knew that my mother took hormone treatments and ended up with Cancer. Donna and I firmly believe that the hormone treatment caused this Cancer.
Friday, September 05, 2008
After the news from Dr Kyle yesterday, today I have been in a stupor. Crying from time to time throughout the day, but not in front of Donna. Donna is in good spirits this morning. She is in the same room with me. It is tough doing this journal. I spoke to Donna's sister Sharon. I told her the news, Sharon told me that she new it in her heart for some time. Donna set her "near full" Cola can on the carpeted floor, she accidentally kicked it over and spilled half of it. I have a carpet cleaner near by and I immediately cleaned it up, without saying anything. I gave Donna her Depokote pill (to control her seizures), it took 15 minutes of getting her to swallow it. She ended it chewing it. I had her wash it down with water. Donna complained about having an upset stomach but she felt better after she wanted and ate 2 ice cream cones. I have to work today. Renee, the women (and friend) that is hired to help Donna is in LA today because her brother recently died. Donna needs someone around her all of the time, I can not give her the attention she demands. She paces back and forth throughout the house. It annoys me but I say nothing. After a while she gets tired and falls asleep.
Today, Donna went to her Neurologist, Dr Kyle. Dr Kyle informed me that from his tests and the CAT Scans, that he believes that Donna has severe Alzheimer's. Her life expectancy is 5 to 7 years. I was not shocked but really didn't want to hear it. Donna knew something was wrong, but that feeling was gone soon. I didn't sleep very well. My mind raced with losing her, then selfish thoughts such as "how much is this going to cost me"? Dr Kyle gave a free sample of Aracept. I am not sure if I am going to give it to her. I will have to do some research on the internet. I asked Donna if she would want some pill that might make her memory better and she firmly told me "no". She knew that my mother took hormone treatments and ended up with Cancer. Donna and I firmly believe that the hormone treatment caused this Cancer.
Friday, September 05, 2008
After the news from Dr Kyle yesterday, today I have been in a stupor. Crying from time to time throughout the day, but not in front of Donna. Donna is in good spirits this morning. She is in the same room with me. It is tough doing this journal. I spoke to Donna's sister Sharon. I told her the news, Sharon told me that she new it in her heart for some time. Donna set her "near full" Cola can on the carpeted floor, she accidentally kicked it over and spilled half of it. I have a carpet cleaner near by and I immediately cleaned it up, without saying anything. I gave Donna her Depokote pill (to control her seizures), it took 15 minutes of getting her to swallow it. She ended it chewing it. I had her wash it down with water. Donna complained about having an upset stomach but she felt better after she wanted and ate 2 ice cream cones. I have to work today. Renee, the women (and friend) that is hired to help Donna is in LA today because her brother recently died. Donna needs someone around her all of the time, I can not give her the attention she demands. She paces back and forth throughout the house. It annoys me but I say nothing. After a while she gets tired and falls asleep.
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