The last few times I have visited my dad, he has acted really strange. First of all, he likes to look at picture books. So, we have already given him some and he reads quite a bit. Not sure how much of that he actually retains though. Anyway, when I go to visit him, he is sitting in his recliner looking at books. I say hello and introduce myself and he gives me this look as if he has no idea who I am. He usually just goes back to reading and doesn't pay me any attention. When I try to talk to him again, he will look up at me with this expression in his face like he is saying in his mind, "who are you and what are you doing in my room". It's the strangest thing to experience.
I am sure this is typical with his stage of Alzheimer's. It's not easy for me to deal with for some reason. My sister came down from Prescott a few days ago and said the same thing when she went to visit him. He did the same thing to her.
I wish I knew more about Alzheimer's Disease before my dad was diagnosed. I feel like I could have been more helpful if I knew then the things that I know now. I am much more knowledgeable about what steps we can take to help prevent Alzheimer's.
I will continue to list tips that I feel are relevant and hopefully I can touch others lives who have Alzheimer's loved ones.
Thank you to all that have supported us through this process.
Friday, April 24, 2009
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3 comments:
Awww...Krista, I know that look. My mom often looked at me with no clue who I was or why I was there. I think that no matter how hard we try, we'll still wish we could handle things better.
Krista,
I will be emailing you. I think about you and your Father alot.
Donna
It was hard when I traveled 2 hours to see dad and he just looked at me like, " hey can't you see that Iam reading, leave me alone". I tried and tried to talk to him, but the children's book that he was looking at was more important at that time. So, I stayed 10 min. then left. Maybe next time will be better.
Kim
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