"Therefore, pray for the remnant that still survives"  (2 Kings 19:4b).  When mama was diagnosed with early cognitive impairment we were told that she would not get better.  No one recovers from Alzheimer's.  Now instead of praying for her health and physical needs I needed to pray for her emotional well being.  But I didn't know what to pray for.  Do I pray for healing?  Do I pray specifically for mama's health - Lord please make her remember?  With God's guidance I learned that I could pray for all of the above and also work to maintain what remains.

One of the cargivers strategies listed in the book, "My Mom Has Alzheimer's", is to play games with your loved one that they may have enjoyed in the past, but don't attempt to teach a new game.  I tried to teach mama RummiKub, should have just played scrabble with her instead.  Lesson learned and many more to come I'm sure.

   

Day 1 of my new blog.  Alzheimer's - Mother & Me.  My mother has Alzheimer's.  After a visit with my mom today I feel the need to write down my feelings so thought the best place to express my feelings, findings and amusements would be in writing - here.  Please let me know what you think and also let me hear from you about your story and encounters as you deal with or care for parents with this terrible disease.