over 2 years ago
The lord said " Lo, I am with you always ", and he is even when it seems he is not. I have been a nurse for 25 years and worked with many patients with Alzheimer's and have witnessed the terrible toll it takes on them and their families. The best advice I can offer is to love your mom and accept her as she is and becomes. Alzheimer's is vicious and shows no mercy, but you must give your best and know that somewhere inside the failing mind your mom's spirit is healthy and knows what you are doing for her and loves you all the more for it. Take time for yourself in order to avoid burnout and resentment, You can't help your mom if you are physically and emotionally exhausted, seek respite caregiver help to give you short breaks to recharge yourself. In my experience, the families who stay involved in their loved ones care through the progression of this disease, are much more accepting of the eventual outcome and at peace because they know they did their best for their loved one. May the Lord lift you up, strengthen you and comfort you as you walk this path, you are not alone.