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Posted by Maxime on January 2, 2011, at 17:10:52
I return to work on Thursday. I think this has been one of the worst holiday season for me. When I was depressed, I stayed in bed a lot. But when I wanted to go out my mom wanted to come with me. She would actually start to cry. She said that she felt locked up in the house. Well, I can't leave my crying mother with Alzheimers behind can I? And the things I wanted to do were not suitable for someone her age. I wanted to walk around old Montreal and look in art stores. I wanted to go to museuems (sp?) and other things as well.
Today I was supposed to see Black Swan and I my mom had a breakdown this morning over something and I couldn't leave her alone in the house .... so I ended up falling asleep. I don't feel any more rested than before with all the sleeping I have done. My mom wasn't manipulating me with the tears. I think she is very frustrated with being in the house all the time. At least next week some of her activities start up again so she won't be so alone.
So I have Monday and Tuesday left. I know on Monday I am going with my mom and her friends to see "The Kings Speech".
I think I feel worse than I did at the beginning of my vacation.
Posted by PartlyCloudy on January 2, 2011, at 20:19:38
In reply to Really BAD holiday, posted by Maxime on January 2, 2011, at 17:10:52
I have a friend who went through what you are going through, Maxime, from what you describe here through arranging daycare, and most recently, assisted living in a specialized environment.
From what I can gather, the red tape is horrendous. Do you have any guidance for this inevitable process that's ahead?
I'm very glad you have work to look forward to!!
pc
Posted by Maxime on January 3, 2011, at 1:55:42
In reply to Re: Really BAD holiday » Maxime, posted by PartlyCloudy on January 2, 2011, at 20:19:38
> I have a friend who went through what you are going through, Maxime, from what you describe here through arranging daycare, and most recently, assisted living in a specialized environment.
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> From what I can gather, the red tape is horrendous. Do you have any guidance for this inevitable process that's ahead?
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> I'm very glad you have work to look forward to!!
> pcHi there, my mom refuses to go to traditional alheizmers day care. And maybe that is not what she nead right now. So I have arrived various activities for her during the week. At least I won't have to worry as much at work, but there will be still some days when she will be alone.
She told me tonight that she is going to turn over a new leaf and try to do something everyday (things around the house, sewing that needs to be done etc.). I think she is ready for an assisted care place to live, but not a nursing home. She doesn't need that yet.
It's all so confusing to me because not all the activities are in ENglish, many are in French and my mom doesn't speak a word of French. Sigh.
It's difficult.
Posted by PartlyCloudy on January 3, 2011, at 7:28:10
In reply to Re: Really BAD holiday » PartlyCloudy, posted by Maxime on January 3, 2011, at 1:55:42
Yes, that's really hard.
My mom has older friends in your general area; they must know people who have gone through this process. I wonder what resources they found?
I will put on my thinking cap.
I will make a call or two.It could be that English speaking resources are outside the realm of traditional provincial powers. I'm thinking in terms of church supported groups. Let me see what I can find out.
pc
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