Saturday, October 28, 2017

Bedside Knitting

 I haven't done this in a while but here we are. Daddio took another tumble. They called me Thursday night to say they were going to have to x-ray him this time. The last time he just ended up with two very black eyes but this time the x-rays show that he has fractured his nose. Even though I had already had my visit this week I went back yesterday to sit with him for awhile to make sure he was okay. I got lots of knitting time because he was pretty much asleep for most of it. Poor beat up old guy. What a mess.



 I had been there Tuesday so I could visit and attend a very informative seminar on dementia.



 It was very helpful. It was also nice to share stories with other families who are going through the same thing. In case you are wondering, we decided Daddio is a Ruby on the scale of from bad to worse. We've only got the pearl left so every visit counts these days. Golly.

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10 comments:

  1. BetsyOctober 28, 2017 at 12:03 AM

    I’m so sorry about your Daddio. Dementia is such an awful thing for everyone involved. I’ll be praying his injuries heal quickly. About that turkey shirt at Cracker Barrell. I’m kicking myself now for not getting it. Why do I do that? I should have gotten it then. :-)
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. Delighted HandsOctober 28, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    So sorry to hear this; it is miserable for you to watch him go through this but glad you can be there for him.

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  3. BridgetOctober 28, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    Poor Daddio. And poor you. I'm glad you can be with him, as I believe that on some level he knows it and loves you back. God bless you both. Take care.

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  4. ShirleyOctober 28, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Such a cruel illness. Hope the injuries heal quickly.

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  5. kathy bOctober 28, 2017 at 4:52 PM

    Oh Deb. Big hugs. Poor poor Daddio and you. I agree with Bridget, I think he knows on some level that someone who loves him as only family can, has been with him.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 28, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    I'm so sorry Daddio took a tumble.

    Steve's Dad did that same thing 3 weeks ago. His bruising was awful and he had a pretty nasty gash on his head. This is the 3rd or 4th fall this year.

    He is probably only a diamond on that scale you showed, but his aggression is definitely increasing.

    Hope Daddio heals quickly and we'll be keeping you in our thoughts this week.

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  7. The Well Fed WheelOctober 28, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you both as I read this. Hope he heals quickly. A broken nose can't be fun at his age. Thank goodness he has you there.

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  8. MeredithOctober 29, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    Sorry to hear about your Dad's fall. It is so hard seeing them slip away. It took my Mom about five years start to finish, well three in the nursing home. It was so tough, my thoughts are with you.

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  9. WanderingcatstudioOctober 29, 2017 at 5:35 PM

    Sorry to hear about Daddio's troubles. He's very lucky to have you.

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  10. Judy S.October 30, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    So sorry to hear about your dad's fall and hope he's feeling much better today. It's tough to see someone you love go downhill like that; my stepmother had dementia also.

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