Wow, those are the words that Mac answered to sweet Stephanie when she arrived here just 30 minutes ago. She looked at me with raised eyebrows, but said nothing. I said, Mac will wash himself, but needs help of course with his clothes...she agreed, and said "of course. Then as I made a production of putting my medicine - voltaren on my knee, which is still swollen, Mac went happily off to get ready for bed. he is now watching t.v. with his eyes closed.
This morning as every morning since we've been here - which is only 4 mornings. his wake up - wash and getting dressed has been a cinch- the women are more mature, actually large black ladies, and they smile and just don't say - how are you and seem to be sweet, they just say...hello mr. mac, time to get washed and dressesd and off he goes. Today's lady even gave him a shower...so as long as i don't refer to it before hand - but just take it all for granted...no sweat. yesterday the woman asked me if he would prefer a man, but actually there doesn't seem to be a man - although Mac kind of laughed today, when i said - oh there's the head nurse, (a man). This place is amazing with the help and so far the kindness and caring attitude of the staff. In fact during the night last night a male nurse, came in to make sure we were alright, he had heard that Mac had acted aggressively. But by then we were both fine.
Alzheimer's is the pits, but really most of the time, Mac is pleasant...and most of the time we enjoy life. I could wish for the take charge Mac, the super math person, who handled all our finances, was up to date on what's happening in the world, loved to plan trips with me etc...but that would be ridiculous and spoil my days, i accept how he is and enjoy just having him...as jeff Healy, sings in one of his songs...just to hear you say I love you every little while, so that's where we're at...tonight...so i'm enjoying the moment for sure - and the moment in this lovely apartment is great....g'nite.
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