I have not been on Cute much due to being a care
giver for my sister Sandy. She has been having lots of setbacks since moving to assisted living. August she broke her shoulder, had shoulder replacement surgery. She is still not using her arm like she should. Then September and October dementia declined. November she fell twice, got covid, went to hospital, went to rehab, now is back at assisted living. Thanksgiving the assisted living opened back up for visitors. I went to pick her up to go out to eat but she could not walk or communicate also paranoia. She was sent to hospital. Come to find out, this was the results of over medicating. Too many medications for depression, paranoid, and dementia. Her PCP and I went round and round. Once off all meds she went through withdrawal, horrible to see her body shaking. She is now beginning to walk and talk. Getting PT/OT 3-4 times week.
Since June I have been working on her house getting it ready to sell. What a hoarder she was! She had done no maintenance or repairs for 25 years. I had myself, friends, my sons and lots of repair persons to schedule. Finally done and listed with the greatest real estate person! Within a week an offer was made. Still need to do a few things, hopefully closing later this month. One thing off my shoulders! I worry so much about her and try to do the best for her.
Now for me. Last spring, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, mostly in my hands. Embroidery and sewing is very difficult. November, I got Covid, probably from Sandy. Took me 2 weeks to recover. My eyesight got bad during the Covid time. I went to eye specialist, she sent me to Retina specialist, because I now have age related Macular Degeneration both eyes. Retina specialist gave me shots in both eyes. I will go every month for more shots in both eyes. This new diagnosis has been devastating to me. I worry about so much.
My back and hip are bothering me again and will get epidural injection next month.
So that's my way of life for now.
This week Sandy fell again and off to the hospital. CT scan says small crack in neck vertebrae so now she has a neck brace, causing much confusion and more pain to her. Neurosurgeon will see her, and I will discuss getting another better fitting neck brace.
I just wanted you to know what has been going on. I think of you and all cuties often.
As always, Sending hugs, love and flowers, Suzanna
I was diagnosed with AMD two or three years ago. My Retina specialist is great, and I do not have to go to him too often for the injections. I do have a strange type of AMD, for it is off center. I did not even notice that I had it. But I also have a great Ophthalmologist. He found it, called the doctor, got me an appointment the very next day, and we started treatment quickly. Keep your spirits up, for I am sure things will get better.
Hoping that your challenges become less, and things get better for you and your sister.
Cyber Hugs
