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Nikki M. Patient Expert

Liberty Township, Ohio
Blog: http://dementia-thoughts.blogspot.com/
Who Am I? I am Nikki - a 36 year-old wife, stepmother, career woman, and caregiver for my 96... Full Bio
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The Truth by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia When dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, when does one tell the truth? Today, since I arrived home from work, Muddear has asked me on numerous occasions... "W ... Read on »
Words Cannot Express... by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I am so looking forward to a peaceful weekend. Last weekend was not peaceful in the least bit. Muddear was extremely disoriented and confused. First, I don't think she slept a ... Read on »
Respite, Vegas, and the World Tea Expo by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I should be packing, instead I am creating a quick blog post. This weekend, I am attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. Yeah, I'm sure I sound like a nerd, I really can't ... Read on »
Finally... Rest by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The last few nights have been fabulous! No late night rendezvous with Muddear. No severe confusion, just back to the normal degree of confusion. Simply peaceful sleep, night a ... Read on »
Long Nights by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The past few nights, Muddear hasn't been sleeping well, which means we haven't been sleeping well. Last night, Muddear used her wheelchair to barricade her bedroom door multip ... Read on »
Confused by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Poor Muddear has been experiencing increased confusion again. Not as bad as when she was admitted into Mercy Hospital, but definite confusion. Immediately after arriving home ... Read on »
Grandma's Gone Wild by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The last couple of weeks have been incredibly trying for Muddear. Her behavior became increasingly odd. It is not unusual for Muddear to be confused, sometimes hallucinates, o ... Read on »
Grease In My Soup by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia You never quite know what is going on in the mind of a Dementia/Alzheimer's patient. On Sunday, I made Muddear soup for lunch. Nothing unusual, just a bowl of Campbell's Potat ... Read on »
Muddear Updates by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I know, its been awhile since posting. Overall Muddear has been doing very well. In the last couple of months we did another respite stay. No complaints - we combined the stay ... Read on »
Sore Gums by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia We all know that Muddear doesn't have any teeth, nor does she have dentures. This has never posed a problem with Muddear's eating habits. She eats fried chicken, potato chips, ... Read on »
Thanksgiving by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia We had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Time was spent with both Mike's family and mine. Of course Muddear was with us at both events. Muddear was dressed in one of her new o ... Read on »
Hearing Loss by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Last night Muddear says... "Did I tell about the time I lost my hearing?""No, you never told us that story." "Oh yeah... one night I went to bed and I ... Read on »
Possible Pneumonia by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The last few days have been somewhat rough for Muddear. It has been a really long time since she has been ill, so I was surprised a few days ago when she began having a nasty ... Read on »
Birthday Celebration! by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia It's official! I am a slacker of the greatest proportion. Muddear's birthday was October 30. While driving home, I chanted, "Don't forget the camera... Don't forget the c ... Read on »
Birthday Wishes by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I am so excited! Today is Muddear's birthday. She is officially 97 years old - how grand! Tonight, we plan to take Muddear to dinner to celebrate. I've already talked to Sharo ... Read on »
Is There a Doctor in the House? by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Visiting Physicians saved the day. Yesterday I received a phone call from my husband Mike, who in between appointments made a quick stop at home. According to the certified nu ... Read on »
Introductions... by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Let me introduce you to my grandmother Flossie who we affectionately call "Muddear". After spending about a year and a half in a nursing home, I realized that it was ... Read on »
Surprise Conversations by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The past two days have been very stressful for me and I honestly did not know how to deal with the level of stress I was experiencing. To make matters worse, I have been unabl ... Read on »
Bloggers Delight by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Just think, six months ago, I had never heard of the concept of blogging. Now I am a blogaholic! Writing my own to share my experiences and reading other's to discover what is ... Read on »
Sunday Errands - Going to Walgreens by Nikki M. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Muddear never likes to leave the house and as I am sure you have gleaned from previous posts it is not uncommon for her to become argumentative when required to do something s ... Read on »
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