Midlife’s A Trip

Mom, Dementia and Me — Moments of Decline

Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by Karen in Alzeimer's & Dementia, Misc

I was out visiting my mom in her assisted living facility.  After we shared a snack together, we walked around to Mom’s room so she could brush her teeth.  Her toothbrush was nowhere to be found even though I checked the usual hiding places where my mother stashes her belongings.

As I was about to give up my search, I noticed the little potted plant my mother somehow manages to keep alive and healthy despite her dementia.  Something about the plant looked weird though and as I looked closer, I saw that among the green leaves was Mom’s toothbrush, planted firmly and deliberately in the dirt. 

I rescued the toothbrush which luckily had been planted brush side up.  As I washed and put it in the medicine chest, I had tears in my eyes because it struck me that this was another small moment of decline.  Can’t say I ever get used to it.

What about those of you with loved ones affected by dementia?

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