(written aug. 21 ,2012)
AD patients forget. They are characterized as older, feeble, forgetful certainly, but oh they things they will forget.
The brain controls everything, so they are not just forgetting memories, they forget how to do things.
The motor functions, the automatic things we all take for granted.
And to really understand what is going on, it isn't that they simply forget to walk, talk and move, the brain simply stops working properly as more and more neurons die.
What the general public does not understand is that this is a physical disease of the brain.
Not a mental illness!!!!
But we keep using the phrase, they are forgetful.
So, yes, they forget to say, uh... push. Yes, they forget to push when they need to have a bowel movement.
All of the above is to ask if anyone here has ever administered an enema. Although we have been regular, I fear the time may come, sooner than later, where this will need to be done since Val is now bedridden.
We're always watching her diet, and adjusting. Also we used stool softener, and laxitives as needed. But again, the time will come. I have the enemas ready to go. Have any of you had to do this?
I know I can call the doctor and have them send a nurse to do this, and yes, they will probably show me, but if any of you have had to do this, let me know. I could use the advice.
Again, like a boy scout, I'm trying to be prepared. I dread the thought of having to look this up on youtube, so if you can share your experience, I'd appreciate it as I'm sure others would too. I'm sure I can look this up, but getting practical experience for people who have done this themselves is much more helpful in my opinion.
I know this is not a subject we really want to talk about, but you have to, if you are caring for someone at home.
Ya gotta pop the poop group. sorry ;>)
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