Mac was so on target this morning, when I went down to get him; he was very busily eating his toast, drinking his orange juice - rejecting his cornflakes and checking out if there was enough sugar in his coffee and also quite clear in his manner and thinking. When I asked if he'd like to come upstairs for another cup of coffee, he quickly said "sure" then turned the chair, stood up - took my hand and as we walked out, he said - "you know what, there are some real nuts here!". He no sooner said that when one of the ladies grabbed his hand and kissed it. (Her name by the way is Maureen and she is such a nice lady) she also said, "you are such a nice man"..I said, to Mac, don't think she'd like to be called a nut. He said - well not her..but it is so true it can be bedlam in there at times.
But it never fails the times that I write about Mac doing well in one area, for sure the next time it's sure to change, as for instance, yesterday we both very happily went down to the hair dresser for a shampoo. I mentioned that I'd get mine first like last time and then he'd have his shampoo. Right, said Mac until we got in to the salon. At that time a very old lady also suffering from the big A. was having a hair cut. Well she yelled and cried almost like our Walter, who usually cries oy oy oy..Mac said - what's going on there. I said, "she doesn't like getting her hair cut. Don't worriy, We're just getting our hair washed". Mac answered very calmly, "not me" "Well yes you are, we already discussed it, I'm getting my hair wsshed then you are". Mac just looked at me and shook his head NO. That was that, each time we - the hair-dresser or myself tried different ways of making it a "no sweat idea" to have a shampoo, Mac wouldn't give us the benefit of even answering, he would tighten his lips and just shake his head emphatically NO!!
So that was that, no shampoo. I now have the little tray for the sink, from the CLSC' just have to get a kind of shampoo hose for the tap, and I guess I'll be washing his hair myself drat. As for other items I've mentioned, i.e he has trouble feeding himself, that changes with each meal, sometimes he can handle a fork or spoon, other times hasn't got a clue. This morning he walked to his chair when we came up after breakfast, sat down no problem, tonight he couldn't even see the chair..so who knows. One thing is sure and that is one can never be SURE about anything.
That also goes for the staff, one day I'm so happy that they are making sure he gets his meds at the same time every day, and other times like last night and tonight, I had to run around to find the night nurse to get his bedtime pill..then had to wake him up to give him the damn thing. I get really fed up at these times, but then I think "get a life", Mac is my raison d'etre, what would I do if I was all alone..funny thing that's what Mac used to say to me,. only in reverse I was his raison d'etre, and he'd add "I just have to put up with you".
Today received a form email from the Alzheimer Association, reminding us that we should remember the Walk for Memories,hmmm I've already forgotten the date, think it was May 31, 2015, but I did remember to copy and paste this:-
In the name of 33,000 Montrealers living with Alzheimer’s disease we are thanking the Legends of the Montreal Canadians for their support over the past 22 years.
Imagine 33,000 people in Mtl. have the big A. and every 5 minutes someone else in the world is being diagnosed with this awful affliction. Well on a more positive note..I'm receiving emails constantly with new ideas and new meds, and hearing of new research, so although it may not help Mac, I'm hopeful that soon there will be a breakthrough. Has anyone with the disease had help from Jarrow Formulas Prerostilbene..that is the latest I've heard about ..will check that out soon. Not tonight, I'm on my way to bed, g'nite.
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