Commented on a discussion 4/27/2008 at 11:30 pm
I also know the headaches and heartaches of being a primary caregiver (24/7). I however, have the luxury of having a wonderful friend who will come and sit with my Grandfather while I run errands. M
...Read MoreI also know the headaches and heartaches of being a primary caregiver (24/7). I however, have the luxury of having a wonderful friend who will come and sit with my Grandfather while I run errands. My mom said something that I try to keep in mind as much as possible. "He (my Grandfather) is still in the same body, but he doesn't behave the way you expect him to because he ISN'T THE SAME." I also have had difficulty with remembering that some of the things he does he doesn't do on purpose, he does them because his mind is gone. He has Alzheimers Disease and I believe that he is in the last stage. This is from my research on the subject.
Every night when I put him to bed, I tell him that I love him and he sometimes suprises me by responding that he loves me too, but those times are getting fewer and farther between because of the loss of speaking ability.
Being a caregiver is a totally mind bending responsibility and I never would have thought I could handle it, but I promised my Grandmother when she was dying that I would take care of Grandpa and no matter what it takes I will do it! Some days it takes everything!!!!