Incontinent, Potty training.

Lunch in Santa Fe.

It is hard to begin something that you don't know where it is going to end. I try to prepare myself for the day ahead as I am here writing about the day before and wondering what this day will hold. As Dementia continues to put darkness in her mind and as she continues each day, seeing the little things that she has forgotten. Simple things, those that I learned about in the Savvy Caregiver Class. Like not knowing about a towel to dry the dishes, or where they go. I've started to remove those unused dishes that we use for eating and cooking so she has less things to find or put away. As an example, I'll ask her to get, say, the milk out of the refrigerator for cereal or to drink with our meal and then stand next to her and point to the milk. 

On the Big Bang Theory, Sheldon has a bathroom schedule on the refrigerator, I've come to the conclusion, that I need to start regulating Sweeties bathroom trips. She has gone completely incontinent, or should I say about 95%. There are the rare times when she heads for the bathroom by herself, most of the time by the time I notice her acting uncomfortable, its too late. So, I'm going to start putting her on the potty twice a day to see if I can reduce her accidents. 

I ordered a couple of fitted sheets for our bed. Even with the pads, she will still get the bed wet. To make it easier for me, because I only have to wash the bottom sheet, I thought it would be easier to just change it, and then wash it later. Found that Febreze works great on those wet spots. Also, going to get some foam carpet cleaner for the pillow top mattress. Amazing the things I'm learning. It is true, necessity is the mother of invention, and in my case, learning on what to do and how to handle it. Trial and error, then try it again. 

If there is one thing that I've learned and is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow is my Driver. He is there waiting for me, holding the car door open, greeting me with a smile and a warm hello. He knows just what I need, and at the same time, He knows how to help me and just when to help me. I sometimes think He talks to me while I write this blog. For I'm looking at yesterday, and then I can see the Easter Eggs that I missed during the day. Thank You Driver. We're off, onto another day of smiles, kisses, tears and fears as we travail each day, driving down the Road to Dementia Town, and as always, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. May you find what I have found as you travel down your Road to Dementia Town, Keep your Shiny Side Up. God Bless and as always, Love Ya.