It has been a while since I added another update. I waited because I have seen things with Joyce that I wanted to verify or confirm before I put them to print. She has become more independent and less responsive to things the past month. Missy came for Thanksgiving and saw the same things that I did. Joyce is still better than before January but she has slipped a little the past month. She is healthy, stable and active but doesn't respond to suggestions or demands the way she used to respond. As a result, it takes longer to dress and undress her and to feed her, although, she eats very well. She is still an A-Typical AZ patient. She cannot communicate but seems to be aware when things are going on around her. Missy said she didn't respond to "mom" any more, only to Joyce and she can't sign her name anymore. She just prints random letters. Missy and I hope that this is just a cycle that she is going thru and that things will return to the previous level. We had a wonderful visit with Missy and great food for Thanksgiving. Danielle is moving to San Antonio in January and will also be only 8 hours away. Joyce and I will be going to Highpoint for Christmas.
Thanks for all the support and prayers
PAK
Monday, November 30, 2009
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Can they decrease the interval between injections? Pat
ReplyDeleteHi Pal,
ReplyDeleteI hope things are going OK for Joyce. Pat had a good idea above. Dr. Tobinick changed the frequency and the dose whenever there seemed to be a slip. Mom actually didn't need the injection as often for a few months. Also, if she is not feeling well, has a cold or any kind of infection she will decline while her body is fighting other problems. Even if Mom only had a 99 degree temperature, she would have a decline until the fever passed. Hidden bladder infections are constant problems for AD patients, especially if they're incontinent.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Felicia
Hi Pal,
ReplyDeleteAnything new happening? Please let us know how you and Joyce are doing.
Thanks, Felicia