Declining Phase

It is official now, the Hospice Nurse told me today that she considers mom to be in a substantially declining phase.  Lest you become despondent, as I am at the moment, then remember this; with Alzheimer’s, declines can be followed by improvements. It’s the quirky nature of the disease. Even if that should not prove to be the case, there isn’t anything that can be done to change the situation so do what I just did… Tell yourself to put on your big person panties, hitch ‘em up snuggly and get on with enjoying the time we have together!! (Again, with Alzheimer’s, that can be a long time yet! So smile!!)