tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post5869198180440520044..comments2023-10-22T05:31:38.203-07:00Comments on God, Mom, Alzheimer's and Me: Caregiving RoutinesLinda Bornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07878172863563837367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post-64660654676437773042015-12-03T20:07:57.412-08:002015-12-03T20:07:57.412-08:00So glad you enjoy your time in Karola! :-) I love...So glad you enjoy your time in Karola! :-) I love to think of you relaxing and reading. Thanks, Georgene. Linda Bornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878172863563837367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post-78117226929700695422015-12-03T20:04:40.640-08:002015-12-03T20:04:40.640-08:00What a beautiful ministry you had with your grandm...What a beautiful ministry you had with your grandmother--truly anointed and blessed. Linda Bornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878172863563837367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post-17676993089151755972015-12-02T22:24:47.524-08:002015-12-02T22:24:47.524-08:00Wonderful advice! My uncle is losing so much indep...Wonderful advice! My uncle is losing so much independence recently. It's very hard on my aunt. I will pass on your advice. <br /><br />P.S. I've had a few days to relax and enjoy another few chapters in your book. I enjoy it so much. A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post-82261719073188108272015-12-02T19:44:26.796-08:002015-12-02T19:44:26.796-08:00Not that this will help at all, but my grandmother...Not that this will help at all, but my grandmother loved the pampering and as long as the robe was fluffed and warm and the bathroom was steamy hot, any reluctance on her part melted away. And we did have all the right equipment...the shower chair and the bars for stability. After her shower (every other day), I did her hair and gave her a foot rub with her favorite lotion, and once a week a manicure. It was a real sorrow when she no longer had her nails polished. I did this for about ten years because my mother was reluctant to take care of her own mother this way. It was a lot of work, but I did try to make it pleasant as possible. Nice smelling shampoos and sweet smelling lotions, massages, and the cozy factor all helped. We had a hand-held shower and Nan was able to use it for spraying down her legs and feet, which made her feel like she was doing something. One time, I opened the shower curtain and she let me have it full force with that hose. I as drenched, the bathroom was a sopping mess, and Nan was laughing like crazy. Now I am smiling to type this today, At the time, I was furious! <br /><br />You are wise to take a wait and see approach. You are one of the most resilient women I "know." Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575488140878213805.post-43046007035761386652015-12-02T01:18:21.336-08:002015-12-02T01:18:21.336-08:00Mom gave up the initiative to bathe herself quite ...Mom gave up the initiative to bathe herself quite some time ago and she is afraid and resistent to shower so it's washes at the sink. I agree, Linda, each time her mental status begins to deteriorate more, I wonder "how much longer can I do this alone?" Thank you for sharing your honest feelings here.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483833008527417306noreply@blogger.com