spent an emotionally trying visit with my mom today. she has entered an angry stage of dementia or delirium if these are two different things at this point. it's very hard to see her this way as this is not her and I have to keep telling myself that. stopped at the art park on the way home to walk in the sun among the flowers.
I am so sorry. My mother was soooo angry with me the first several months after I moved her into Assisted Living. She did recognize her anger was hurting all of us, though, and she went on an antidepressant. It helped a lot. The following year it was the paranoia and fear. So an antipsychotic was added. She still has a few hours when she's frightened in the evenings, but it's much better. Her sundown syndrome is so hard for her. Even now when she gets really mean and says hurtful things I tell myself it's not mom ... it's her brain hijacking her. Take care of yourself. It's doubly difficult when your mom's health affects yours.
Perhaps adversity enhances creativity. This is one of the most beautiful photos I've seen recently. Love the delicacy of the foliage and the texture of the flowers.
@30pics4jackiesdiamond thank you. my husband and family are very supportive. everyone here has been so kind. my best friends keep checking in. it does help.
@juliedduncan wow, thank you. so late replying to all these messages and things have gone up and down so much since this photo. our hearts are very heavy.
@aecasey such a long road you and your mom have traveled. I keep praying that the next med will help but you are right there are still breakthrough times no matter what they give her.
Beautiful cosmos and light here