The above is a good thing to remember! Yesterday was a difficult day. There probably will be more of those--- so--I did take "the bull by the horns"--(Mom's expression)--and I called Himself's Dementia Doctor who lives in Sudbury but will be here in May--He kinda changed Himself's medication--so it might be easier to get it in him-- He has now made it a liquid--I never knew it came like that--He had other suggestions too, and he gave me hope that I can deal with himself--I still have to find a kind soul who might come out here once a week, for a few hrs so I can do errands-
Himself thinks he knows everything---That is a bit of a problem for me! I have to "lay down the law" (again, Mom's expression)--with him quite a bit before he does what he's told! I wonder if that is a "Doctor" thing-- partially too because he can't hear and he refusers to wear the hearing aids-
Son#2 , the Air Canada Pilot, is in Dublin, Ireland to-day--a 6 hr flight on the Dreamliner from Toronto. He texted to let me know he had arrived, then said he was going to bed. I am always happy to hear that he is on land again! 
I absolutely love the above picture-- Too bad we have to wear clothes --- Wouldn't it just be the best to look out and see people riding by, looking like this?-- Imagine how much less work we would have?-- --like--- I wouldn't have to lug upstairs all those summer clothes!---- And wouldn't it be so funny --freedom from clothing!--
Lopez is crying--wants to come up and terrorize poor Sushi--"All is well on the Western Front" here (as Mom used to say--
I hope it is where you live! 
One day at a time, eh? Glad you have support from Himself's doctor, and I hope you do find someone to be a "respite" watcher so you can not just run those errands, but have a bit of a break from having to be on alert all the time.
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- Barb
Yes Barb-- I MUST find a respite sitter-- It sure would give me a break-- Lynda
DeleteHappy to hear you got assistance from himself Dr. You are proactive and thats what it takes. Hoping you can find a respite sitter. Is there a local
ReplyDeleteSr.Center you might contact for someone who would come for a bit of extra money? Perhaps your local sons know of someone. Hoping it works out soon.
Pilot son certainly has an interesting career.
Enjoy your day
Breathe and play your piano.
Hugs dear lady
Yes Son#2 really enjoys his travelling life-- He really enjoys life in general!--LOL-Lynda
DeleteYou are doing the best you can. That doctor needs to run some tests, some baseline tests, so he can see how fast the changes are coming. That’s the problem when living so far away from proper doctors. We had to move to an actual city, too. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThank yu--"The best I can" never seems good enough on some days tho---LOL--Yes the Dr did run a series of tests--but not enough I guess! -
DeleteIf you have a long term care home in town maybe they might know of someone who would gladly help you out with Himself. I hope the liquid medication works out better for you. How is Lopez doing after surgery? Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am looking into that!-Lynda
DeleteCan you imagine life with the black flies and no bug suit!!
ReplyDeleteLOLOL--NO_-The bug suit is SO SO important !-Lynda
DeleteI hope the change in meds will help your DH. There's always a nuisance in everything we enjoy, right? Have a great Friday.
ReplyDeleteWEll, now I have to figure out what to puttee liquid medication in--and will he taste it?--Lynda
DeleteGlad that you took the bull by the horns and called Himself’s Dementia Dr. HOPEFULLY having liquid meds will make things a little easier.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how it works for you, but here we can call the public Health Dept. and get respite care.
OH my – not wearing the hearing aides only makes things more confusing with him already having dementia. **SIGH** Tough situation.
Hope your DS enjoys the day in Dublin!
LOL! And if we all went au naturale we might be more mindful of what we put in our mouths! **SIGH**
Here’s to a peaceful weekend, my dear!
Barb
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funny--I know yu understand what Himself and I are going thru Barb-- YU have been there--Lynda
DeleteIt is almost impossible to get any kind of home care here also. A big part of it is lack of home care workers since Covid. The Gov't just promised $$$$ to seniors to help thm stay in their homes rather than having to go to long term care. Hope it will be a bit of help to those of us who are finding it really hard to cope
ReplyDeleteYes Willow, I heard that too, here-- $$$ to keep them in their hoe-- but--how to access it?--- I have missed yu Willow- so nice to be in touch with yu now-Lynda
DeleteBest of Luck finding a person to come once a week so you can get out and do errands. Do you have a senior center in your area? How about talking to a social worker. . . if you have them . . .I know we do here in the States because my niece is one . . . they help coordinate care for people and put in touch with the right resources for their needs.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea--- and yes, she have a senior centre--- or--I may just have to dump him onto my kids-- Poor fella eh?-- Lynda
DeleteI love your attitude, Lynda. You are always looking for the positive side of things. I'm glad you were able to get some ideas from the doctor and a change in the medication. I hope Himself will understand how important it is for him to listen to you. Good luck in finding someone to come out and help you so you can do your errands!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's a challenge --- HE IS THE CHALLENGE! --LOL--But, when he has a bad episode, it makes me cry---Lynda
DeleteI'm glad you finally got hold of the doctor and the change in meds helps. Yes, you really need to get someone in to help out - there must be some sort of resources in town who can make a referral or know of someone experienced to help out. You need time to do things and to maintain your sanity and positive attitude. Without that you will only drag yourself down. If nothing else is available see if some family members can visit himself so you can go out.
ReplyDeleteThey say there is a "waiting list" for respite care--- I will ask this DR who will be here the end of May-- Lynda
DeleteLynda, so often you write something that makes me laugh! How about a vacation in a nudist colony (if they still exist). It might be fun,, but I can see problems, too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder...does Himself know about his mental condition? If he has been told, he may have denied it or (my mom's saying...probably yours, too) may have "gone in one ear and out the other." Especially with no hearing aids in the ears to keep the knowledge in ;-) Time for me now to eat a banana and do my journaling. {{{HUGS}}}
It is odd to me--I can talk about his condition very frankly with him, and he just looks at me----I feel he knows there is something wrong-but---doesn't talk about it--so odd! Lynda
DeleteSo happy to hear that it was a beautiful sunny day for you. Doesn't it make such a difference? Glad you got new ideas from the doctor. I bet you enjoyed the fresh air while raking. Just getting out a bit really helps. Hope Lopez is doing well. Surprised he didn't have to wear a cone on his head after surgery. Hope tomorrow is another beautiful day for you! Take Care!
ReplyDeleteNo, Lopez never wore a "cone" but--I was told by Son#2, the Pilot that there is a blow up thing that goers around his neck that won't allow his head to turn and chew the sutures-- but--He just has never chewed the , so I never even used that thing- It looked like an inner tube-- The sutures are inside and are supposed to dissolve--Yu know, he was really difficult to raise but he is pretty cute now-- I'm happy I stuck it out --Lynda
DeleteIt is Saturday. Clicked back to this...it doesn't even show the comment I made last evening! Gotta figure out what's going on!
ReplyDeleteThat is great that Lopez didn't need to wear the cone or inner tube. Good boy he is! I am so glad you stuck it out with him too. I know what you went through. I have two yorkies that are 10 and 6. The first one who is male was SO easy but the younger one, female was a nightmare. We almost got rid of her. Now, I almost cry to even think if I wouldn't have her. By the time your cold weather comes around again he will have it all figured out and it will be great! Hugs from Ohio!:)
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