The Neighborhood

[Guest guest]

Secured Alzheimer's Unit...........

As we researched facilites, each suggested that the 'unit' would be

the most beneficial for Mom. I tried my best to prevent this but it

seems Mom must have 24/7 supervision and security.

Her apt. is at the end of the wing and there is an emergency door

next to her apt. Twice she has been observed walking pass her apt.

and trying to go down the stair case. The door is unlocked b/c it is

a fire exit. I think there is yellow tape and two chairs against the

door but Mom must try to go @ them.

Her Exelon patch has been increased to 9.5 mg. She has been X-

confused anyway, so this must have her 'over the edge.' When I speak

with her, she makes NO sense, rambling about nothing.

I have been home two weeks today and just now getting my own life

together since the three and 1/2 month stay with her in Louisville.

If she is moved, I may have to go back and help. Sister was with her

yesterday but sometimes she is more of a nuisance b/c she is still in

denial and does not accept the dx. I know in some DLB patients the

decline is rapid once it begins the last stages.

I just pray everyday for Mom since there is not much I can do 650

miles away. Whew..........what a roller coaster.

Rob

[Guest guest]

Oh, Rob, I'm so sorry. Is there any way they can put an alarm on that door?

They should have one anyway for security purposes.

(((HUG)))

Gladys

-- " The Neighborhood "

Secured Alzheimer's Unit...........

As we researched facilites, each suggested that the 'unit' would be

the most beneficial for Mom. I tried my best to prevent this but it

seems Mom must have 24/7 supervision and security.

Her apt. is at the end of the wing and there is an emergency door

next to her apt. Twice she has been observed walking pass her apt.

and trying to go down the stair case. The door is unlocked b/c it is

a fire exit. I think there is yellow tape and two chairs against the

door but Mom must try to go @ them.

Her Exelon patch has been increased to 9.5 mg. She has been X-

confused anyway, so this must have her 'over the edge.' When I speak

with her, she makes NO sense, rambling about nothing.

I have been home two weeks today and just now getting my own life

together since the three and 1/2 month stay with her in Louisville.

If she is moved, I may have to go back and help. Sister was with her

yesterday but sometimes she is more of a nuisance b/c she is still in

denial and does not accept the dx. I know in some DLB patients the

decline is rapid once it begins the last stages.

I just pray everyday for Mom since there is not much I can do 650

miles away. Whew..........what a roller coaster.

Rob

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