My Sweet Mother

By Mompaulapollo

1 min read

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 7 yers ago. I've always helped my mom anyway I could before and wasn't going to let her go through this alone or with strangers. It's been hard but I will never regret taking care of my mom.

I worked full time the first few years and hired someone to sit with mom while I worked. I cared for her after work, I now care for my mom full-time by myself and have for several years. It's hard to watch what this horrible disease is doing to her but I will be here with her no matter what. I love my mom very much.

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elizabethsexton_hu Community Admin
<inline-mention username="Mompaulapollo" user-id="2371186"/> , thank you so much for sharing your story and the wonderful photo of your mom. Your mom is so lucky to have you be there for her. How has the hired help been? I hope that it has helped you care for yourself too. We're here for you and hope that the content that our advocates write helps you not feel alone in this journey. Never hesitate to reach out to us for support or with questions. Much love, Elizabeth (AlzheimersDisease.net team member)
Mompaulapollo Member
It was hard to find a good sitter so I could work,they kept Waving mom alone and she had a few falls resulting in some bones breaking,I'm just working few hrs a day now and getting back to care for mom,I have someone sitting with her a couple hrs a day but I have to keep check on them
Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT Moderator & Contributor
Mompaulapollo appreciate you sharing your story. What a blessing you are to your mom. My mom came to live with me for a while. It was very difficult to find quality caretakers that were consistent. I had to make the difficult decision to move mom to a care center with memory care. It was a hard decision, but a necessary one for me. Even though she didn't live with me. You better believe I was there every single day in person to be there with her and advocate for her. Thanks for attaching a picture of your mom. Very sweet! Please continue to reach out and keep us updated. Just Keep Swimming....Lynn Marie, "AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member"
Kristin Martin Moderator & Contributor
Mompaulapollo, you are an amazing child. I'm sure your mom is so appreciative of all the love and care you give her. The picture you shared of her is absolutely beautiful Thank you. I like it when there is an actual face with the story. Makes the story so personable. Thank you for so lovingly caring for your mom. I know your plate is full right now, but what a blessing you are to her. Blessings and Peace, Kristin Martin, Community Moderator
Mompaulapollo Member
Thank you,my mother is everything to me
Nikki Nurse Contributor
<inline-mention username="Mompaulapollo" user-id="2371186"/> thank you for sharing your story with us, it really resonated with me! I am sorry to hear that you are going through this journey with your mom, but it sounds like you are doing an amazing job. No one could do what you are doing better. We appreciate you in this community and admire you so much for what you do daily... Nikki, Community Moderator~
Mompaulapollo Member
Thank you,I really appreciate everyone on here and all the support
1. Kristin Martin Moderator & Contributor
 @Mompaulapollo, you are so welcome. We are grateful you are here and a part of this community. Do not hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We are always here to listen and support you in anyway we can. Blessings and Peace, Kristin Martin, Community Moderator

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