A Deadly Combination
Dementia and Diabetes are not a good match.40 total reviews
Comment from visionary1234
oh Shari, you had me, all along ... Frank is the spitting image of my mother (who has dementia, but not diabetes) but she now completely forgets how to do her meds. Love your good natured punning used as a defuser, and "Prick" was priceless. Good for you. I know how hard this is as I've lived it first hand (and thank heaven I don't live in Tassie - but my sister does). Bless you for your sense of humor!
:)Sharyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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oh Shari, you had me, all along ... Frank is the spitting image of my mother (who has dementia, but not diabetes) but she now completely forgets how to do her meds. Love your good natured punning used as a defuser, and "Prick" was priceless. Good for you. I know how hard this is as I've lived it first hand (and thank heaven I don't live in Tassie - but my sister does). Bless you for your sense of humor!
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Thanks, Sharyn for the sixer. Guess I should thank Frank for giving me something worth writing about! LOL
Comment from Leen1
Thank you Shari for sharing that which is your life. It is not easy, how well I know, and sometimes it does make you become very impatient. Your caring words and loving touch will see Frank though many a day. Continue to embrace your strength when it seems that you have no strength left.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Thank you Shari for sharing that which is your life. It is not easy, how well I know, and sometimes it does make you become very impatient. Your caring words and loving touch will see Frank though many a day. Continue to embrace your strength when it seems that you have no strength left.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Thanks, Leen, for the supportive review.
Comment from padumachitta
Hi. Ok, this is well written and for that deserves a six. But, it gets one as well for the detail of this story.
My dad was exactly the same. Unfortunately he went very, brittle and ended up with diabetic psychosis and violence.
You are a brave women to do this, day in and day out. You are an amazing woman to write and post it.
Thank you for a window into this.
padumachitta
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Hi. Ok, this is well written and for that deserves a six. But, it gets one as well for the detail of this story.
My dad was exactly the same. Unfortunately he went very, brittle and ended up with diabetic psychosis and violence.
You are a brave women to do this, day in and day out. You are an amazing woman to write and post it.
Thank you for a window into this.
padumachitta
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Thank you, pad, for sharing your story and giving your reasons for a six. I fear this is just the start, and not so bad so far, but I've read books and know what to expect.
Comment from Deniz22
Tough sledding...your sense of humor is being tested...betting on you to come through with flying colors. Glad you are not resorting to using the blood-letting device more than necessary...:) Dennis
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Tough sledding...your sense of humor is being tested...betting on you to come through with flying colors. Glad you are not resorting to using the blood-letting device more than necessary...:) Dennis
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Wow! Thanks, JB, for the super high rating. Trust me, I dread the day when he's not able to handle his own shots. I cringe just watching him stab himself.
Comment from chasennov
Dementia and Diabetes are not a good match. A Deadly Combination.' I'm sure I would have reacted the same way as your husband had you written 'prick' on my Lantus, Shari. Isn't dementia just an awful affliction. I liked your story. Well done.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Dementia and Diabetes are not a good match. A Deadly Combination.' I'm sure I would have reacted the same way as your husband had you written 'prick' on my Lantus, Shari. Isn't dementia just an awful affliction. I liked your story. Well done.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Both diseases are deadly, chase, but dementia has no cure, just a pill to delay the inevitable. Thanks for the review. On the bright side, I finally got my shingles shot today. Hubby had his two weeks ago.
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You are most welcome, Shari. What is shingles, and why get shots for it?
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To quote from the net:
Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the surrounding skin surface that is supplied by the nerve, caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox and can potentially present in anyone who has recovered from chickenpox, child or adult.
There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in the US2 and almost 1 in 3 people may develop shingles.
I might add that I understand it's extremely painful!
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That scares the hell out of me, thanks you.
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The shot is $300 without insurance. I had a copayment of $80! But I figure it's worth it since I hate pain. LOL. You need a prescription needless to say.
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I think I'm living here in the land Canaan. My scripts cost me $6.
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
If this ones doesn't win, I give up...
Larry has type 2 diabetes but no dementia. Just normal forgetfulness and a strong desire to have me fetch things for him at times. LOL.. I see, however, a great deal of familiarity. You have expressed, in well written terms, the way you feel as Frank's mental, and physical health deteriorates. I admire the way you find humor in the darkest of days,
You so deserve this six, Carolyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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If this ones doesn't win, I give up...
Larry has type 2 diabetes but no dementia. Just normal forgetfulness and a strong desire to have me fetch things for him at times. LOL.. I see, however, a great deal of familiarity. You have expressed, in well written terms, the way you feel as Frank's mental, and physical health deteriorates. I admire the way you find humor in the darkest of days,
You so deserve this six, Carolyn
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
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Thanks, Carolyn, ever so much for the six. I remember when Frank first found out he had diabetes, my mother looked with pity at me and said, "Oh Shari, I'm so sorry." That was over twelve years ago and before he had to use insulin. I was clueless at to the silent nature of the disease. Yeap, I know about the fetching things. He used to make his own lunch. He still can but prefers to leave it to me.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, spitfire, I liked your little word you used on the needle, though I had no idea where you were going with it. I'm sorry it is a difficult time for you. good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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this is very well written, spitfire, I liked your little word you used on the needle, though I had no idea where you were going with it. I'm sorry it is a difficult time for you. good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Thanks, sweetwood. Seems as if I spend much of the day repeating the same information to him.
Comment from Patti R.
Sometimes I feel as if dementia is the worst possible thing to happen to a person - worse than a cancer, because it steals your whole previous life, and the person afflicted doesn't even realize that something's gone missing. I applaud your loyalty, the love you have for your partner. I applaud your ongoing, albeit sometimes unappreciated sense of humor, Spitfire.
This is written with a wonderful sensitivity and sad as the story is, it made me smile!
Patti
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Sometimes I feel as if dementia is the worst possible thing to happen to a person - worse than a cancer, because it steals your whole previous life, and the person afflicted doesn't even realize that something's gone missing. I applaud your loyalty, the love you have for your partner. I applaud your ongoing, albeit sometimes unappreciated sense of humor, Spitfire.
This is written with a wonderful sensitivity and sad as the story is, it made me smile!
Patti
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Yours in the reaction I hoped to get. What helps me get through it is his very lack of awareness. When I point out a memory loss, it makes him feel stupid. A caregiver has to tread gently.
Comment from IndianaIrish
Excellent write, Shari. You describe both the glucose/insulin procedures well, and your descriptions of the frustration on both you and your hubby can be easily felt through your words. as , it progresses, it's more and more difficult to give them little bits of success that they are right. Your sense of humor is what will get you through the hair-pulling times.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Excellent write, Shari. You describe both the glucose/insulin procedures well, and your descriptions of the frustration on both you and your hubby can be easily felt through your words. as , it progresses, it's more and more difficult to give them little bits of success that they are right. Your sense of humor is what will get you through the hair-pulling times.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Ah, a real name.LOL. Thanks for the accolades, Karyn. Every day is an adventure.
Comment from Muffins
Detailed description digging deep into the life of a insulin taking type 2 Diabetic who also has dementia knocking on the door. Although this is a hard situation, especially for you as the care giver, you successfully interjected wit and humor without it coming across as crude or force.
It's human nature to be independent. I believe in this state know what is happening to them and fight it with denial. Still, Frank is lucky to have someone who can put humor into the situation. Get ending which I'm sure Frank got immediately!!!
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Detailed description digging deep into the life of a insulin taking type 2 Diabetic who also has dementia knocking on the door. Although this is a hard situation, especially for you as the care giver, you successfully interjected wit and humor without it coming across as crude or force.
It's human nature to be independent. I believe in this state know what is happening to them and fight it with denial. Still, Frank is lucky to have someone who can put humor into the situation. Get ending which I'm sure Frank got immediately!!!
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Sad to say, I had to explain the joke to him. But today was a good day health-wise. I have to remind him to put arthritis cream on his legs when they ache. He's always surprised that it works.
