Mom sure slept in yesterday! I suck at knowing what I should do. Like it was noon...should I just let her keep sleeping or call and see if I can get her up and about? I decided to just let her sleep, since she's obviously still trying to get over the cold/cough. She got up around 12:30. Piddled around for about 40 minutes around her apartment, and then she got dressed. And then she went downstairs and got something from the snack bar. Then she left her apartment again later afternoon and didn't come back until after dinner. I messaged dd that it appears she got some of her "zippity do dah" back. I heard K tell her she's going to do her shower in the morning and I see she came in this morning, woke mom up (who thankfully slept all night this time) and got her right in the shower. It's 9:45 and she still hasn't come back from breakfast, so she must have found some activity to get involved in.
My cat doesn't even hang out with me in my office anymore, LOL. DH set this soft fleece blanket on the chair next to his desk (I have same set up in my office) and cat his decided he likes that spot better and sleeps there most of the day. Traitor, LOL.
When our friends from Texas visited over Labor Day weekend they had driven through Yellowstone Park and got dh this nice photograph art of a wolf. I found a frame for it online that I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of it for the price, under $40 for a 16x20 frame. It looks really nice in dh's den, over his desk.
We have a revised payroll system that started last payroll, that I figured out after a bit. Well, I go to do payroll this morning and one of the menu options is missing. I really tried to figure it out on my own. Went back to watch the help video on the new format, but still couldn't figure out why it was missing. So, I emailed my payroll advisor, only to find she's out of the office. So, I called to get help from someone else and after being on hold a half hour, this person fixes my issue and explained what I need to do to avoid this problem going forward. It sounds like many people are doing the same thing I did.
We had a little bit of snow this morning. Didn't snow long enough or stick around, but a sign of what's to come.
I so agree with you about letting your mom sleep if she doesn't have anywhere to be. Sleep is the best medicine!
ReplyDeleteI think I was worried if she slept all day she'd be up all night awake and night time seems to be harder for people with dementia as far as confusion. But, I'm glad I just let her be yesterday. She seems much better today
DeleteOh, let her sleep. After I am not sick, sometimes I need more sleep. If she needs to be reminded to shower, does she brush her teeth regularly. You know you cannot trust her to know if she does. If K puts toothpaste on her toothbrush twice a day, then you can know.
ReplyDeleteThe teeth brushing is another think K added to her care, so that is good.
DeleteDo you have a waterproof mattress cover on her bed? When incontinence starts it often occurs at night. If she sleeps for longer than usual this could be an issue. It is tricky to keep one step ahead of dementia.
ReplyDeleteFunny you mention that! I was just thinking the other day that I should get that for her bed (and for the bed here, during holidays she visits) as that issue is most likely coming at some point. Thank you for reminding me. I will go online right now to see what I can order!
DeleteI agree, to letting her sleep. Who k ow how well her sleep was with the cold.
ReplyDeleteyes, I'm glad I just let her keep sleeping
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