We have Emily Dickenson to thank for the wonderful image that gives hope all this lightness. We can always use some feathers whether we are caregiving or not. It was definitely a better choice when I returned Burt to his morning meds first thing. He has, in consequence, returned to some measure of sharpness. TheContinue reading “Proper (med) regimen”
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Do as I say…
Out of desperation over difficult mornings, I switched morning meds to early afternoon. I had reservations about this choice but got the approval of his doctors. At the time of my decision, Burt was fighting taking his pills in the a.m. and sleeping late. I needed to get out of the house for my dailyContinue reading “Do as I say…”
Rx for saving
Not really part of my assignment, but I think this might be helpful. I have had great luck in saving on Burt’s prescriptions with Single Care. It’s an app. Or they will send you a savings card. The dollar amounts have been impressive enough for me to want to pass this on.
Decisions
As this disease progresses, the caregiver is obliged to make decisions for her beloved pwd. Mine lost most of his executive function with the first blush of his illness. Nonetheless, he could participate in some decisions I made on his behalf. He refused all medications in the beginning. I felt it was his right. HeContinue reading “Decisions”
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