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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.