Archive for August 17th, 2009

So, not sure if all caregivers go thru sleep deprivation but I’m #1 in that dept.

Home care called last night to reschedule our time – only by 45 minutes earlier. “No problem!”

After very little sleep, I peeked at the clock, 8 a.m. – wonderful, I’ll shower and, and, and “What!!!” It’s now 10:30am and I flew out of bed. Opened the door and there she was – talking to scheduling, wondering if I had gone out, etc. At least she had a comfy chair to sit in among our flowers!

Guess it’s time to call Hotel Sister again – whenever I sleep at my sister’s, I just am so well rested – but she gets no sleep worrying about his getting out!

If this continues, I will pay for 12-8am care aide and I’ll go sleep downstairs. Doing my level best to keep Wayne home but I need sleep – I’m not blaming him – it’s the whole disease process.

BTW, Alzheimer’s, have I told you lately that I hate you? Yes? Well, still hate you.

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He stumbled over reading the newspaper story, “Did you read this? They say forgetfulness affects middle aged people. Brother, that’s not something I’d like to have happen to me.”