Wringer of Dementia

June '16

When I was younger, 5 years ago was an eternity, now that I am on the sliding side of my life, 5 years seems like a blink of an eye. Just looking at us, we still had each other, had the look of life abounding with time left to enjoy. 

Five years of being through the wringer of Dementia has just squeezed life out of both of us. Sometimes, I think I get some of her life's energy to take care of her. Then again, there are times when I pray that the Giver of Life would come and carry her home. Bring an end to this ride in the wilderness of Dementia.

Tuesday

When I went to get Sweetie up, I found evidence that she had been up, and went back to bed. So, it was somewhat easier for me to get her up. Once again, helping her into the bathroom, she wobbled to gain her balance. 

Once in the bathroom, I can't help but notice that her pullup is light, not that much urine in them and with summer coming, that means I need to insure that she is taking in more water. There are two ways of looking at this. One, she does still have enough intake to pee. The second is she doesn't have enough to overflow her night time pad and wet the bed. For now it is a delicate balance. Of the two, I'd prefer the wetting of the bed. Easier to wash sheets then to get her to drink more water. 

Got to the grocery store yesterday, with Sweetie in tow. I was told to get some prune juice to help with her constipation. My question to you, does it work best cold or warm? Second, has anyone tried cutting prunes up and putting them in her food? Like, I put bananas on our cereal, would prunes work like that? 

We still seem to have good evenings, especially when I put her Hemp oil on her dinner, and a dose on her dessert. A dab of Stress Relief after dinner, then couch/cuddle time. 

Driver knows that that is the best time of the day. All is done, Sweetie is relaxing, and I am at peace with her and the world. Anxieties drain away and there is sweet love. No matter what the tight curves, pot holes or detours we take, to end the day together like that makes the traveling down the Road to Dementia Town, a snap, as we Keep Our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.