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We're not the typical family. I've recently become Caregiver/Guardian to my Mom as she deals with Dementia. I'm married, have three grown children and also an 18 yr. old daughter who lives at home and recently made us grandparents to her beautiful new baby girl. That means that we have four generations of women under the same roof. Mister and I have been married forever. . .It's not the life we dreamed about, nor the one we would have chosen, but most days we find a way to laugh and bumble our way through. We're enjoying the journey, even with the unexpected side trips along the way. FOLLOW ME, if you dare! LOL!

Friday, June 21, 2013

A New Beginning.

And so it begins again.
I am not sad, or angry, just stating a fact.
Mom is home with us after spending a month visiting with my sister.  They had a good visit.  Mom looks great; she took her meds and enjoyed her time there.  She actually wished she could stay longer. The timing for the visit was perfect, as when she left here she was very angry with me (re: her stay in the hospital), but now she seems to have forgotten that she was angry and we are off on a brand new start, sort of.

She likes the changes we made to her bedroom.  I tried to find some "before" photos so I could show you the changes, but can't seem to locate the photos.   Mom uses her room almost as one would use a room in a Boarding house.  She stays in her room most of the time, coming out for meals and restroom.  Here is her room now.  I would make a few changes if I were arranging it purely for asthetics, but instead it is arranged for comfort and easy access.  She likes the bright colors.



She uses and enjoys the bulletin board.


We've added a TV since she won't watch TV in the living room with us.  It will be interesting to see if she will watch it in her room.


She spends a lot of time in this spot, reading.
The reading lamp and black table are from her own home, though she doesn't remember them.

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9 comments:

  1. LindaJune 21, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    It looks warm and cozy! I hope she enjoys it! You have done well, Lady!

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  2. Chatty CroneJune 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Well I think you did a very nice job and have a nice room for her. sandie

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    1. Sweet TeaJune 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Thanks, Sandie.
      I'm pleased that she's pleased.
      ~deb

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    it looks great, very cosy, I know you have a struggle, but they always say we hurt the ones we love the most, take care,

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    1. Sweet TeaJune 22, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      Thanks, Laurie. We are the "honeymoon" phase and things are moving along nicely. We do very well as long as she will take her meds. ~deb

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  4. NonnieJune 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    You have been a very busy lady this past month getting this lovely room put together and taking a vacation with your granddolls. I think you did a great job, and I think you show a lot of grace in all this. The bulletin board is an interesting touch.

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  5. Sweet TeaJune 22, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Yes, I've been busy, but it's been a "fun" busy, rather than a stressful "busy" - I know you know what I mean. All is well here. As for the bulletin board, I took my cue from her. I noticed she enjoyed putting her mail onto the wall, so a bulletin board made sense. ~deb

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  6. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    It's a beautiful room. You're a precious daughter--she is very lucky to have you.

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