Still looking for a place for Sweetie.

Sweetie is making friends wherever she goes.

When Sweetie got up yesterday, she was damp. When I checked the bed, it was damp too. Her depends were full and now I have to wonder, do I stop giving her water, or sit her down on the potty and try to get her to urinate before she goes to bed? When I get her down on the potty, she starts a line of she doesn't know how, or she doesn't know how, an wants to get off as soon as possible. I've thought about getting a rubber under-sheet for her to sleep on. As of now, it looks more like migration of liquid instead of a overflow, or am I denying myself the truth? 

We're going through another bout of constipation. So, I'm getting ready to go to the oatmeal for 2 days, 2 meals, diet. Last time I did this, she got going and emptied her body. I just worry about the timing of the diet. Which I think is silly because it is her health that is important, not where it is convenient for me to take care of her. 

Yesterday, I played golf, had the best day I've had to date, 2 birdies 2 pars. The reason I think I'm getting better, is because of the fact I'm keeping score. When I wasn't keeping score, it wasn't a personal challenge. I want to put an edge on my game before I go to my squadron reunion in Florida. 

Right now, I'm having a heck of a time finding a place for Sweetie to stay when I'm gone. I don't think she can take the road trip, and I need this time for my respite. By nature, I'm a social butterfly and if I do end up taking Sweetie, I cannot do the things I'd like to do. You can understand why. I think today I'm going to make a trip over to the Alzheimer's Associations office and get some information on places around town. 

All in all, yesterday was a good day for us. I've been giving Sweetie her anti-anxiety meds before going to daycare and I don't know if it is helping. I do know when I pick her up, she is heading for the door before I get in. She wants out. I think it is her shadowing and she is suffering separation anxiety when I'm not with her. One of the caregivers had to quit and I think she was the one that could handle Sweetie. Monday, they are bring in a new worker and my hope is Sweetie will bind herself to this new caregiver and relieve her of her separation anxiety. Time will tell. 

One thing about Dementia, is you can't get it to do or go where you want it to go. I'm using the Hemp Oil and Stress Relief lotion more often now. I think I've lost the fear of giving her too much, or an overdose if that is at all possible. Instead of waiting for any symptoms to manifest themselves, I'm more willing to give her on a schedule. I used to not give anything to her when she gets up. Now I start her day off with a dose. I find her more compatible to take it then when she heading for the edge. So glad I've found this regimentation.  

Yesterday was one big Easter Egg, and I'm happy with that. 

OK, Driver has returned from the gas station and we are ready to hit the road. Just stepping out the door, and seeing that shinny car. He's holding my door open, and I'll hope in, pull down the visor to get my cool sunglasses and we motor down the Road to Dementia Town. Look good, Keeping my Shinny Side Up. We just might take the mountainous route today, get some fresh air. Why don't you join us, driving the scenic route, while you keep your Shinny Side Up. Don't forget your shades. God Bless.