My Mom has LBD & tested positive for Alzheimer's plaque. She doesn't understand why I can't hug her. She wants to get out & doesn't remember why she can't. I'm her only child & family and to hear her tears on the phone is getting to be to much... I understand the reason but what other safety measures can be put in place????
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Thanks Val622 for sharing... God bless... Keep in touch, please...1Love
It is heart breaking to be apart from our families during this time. I am in the lucky minority that I care for my infant grandson 2-3 nights a week. So many of my friends are missing their grandchildren. One couple was on holidays from February, when they returned they had to isolate for 14 days before going back to work, essential workers, him military, her food service. They only see their grandbabies via face time.
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a fellow is involved passionately with a woman he has met...and just as they are about to jump into the sack...the voice over reminds him that he is not just going to bed with her, but everyone she has gone to bed with too......all the while rather crusty fellows are coming into the room from the closet, hallway, and crawling out from under the bed. Very funny ad, but made the point.
so, unless you have been in complete isolation or wearing a N95 mask, and full PPE for the last two weeks continuously... you do not KNOW you are free of the virus.
(also, remember, many healthcare professionals are getting sick and they are following protection protocols)
Thank you.... And thank you EVERYONE 😢
I know it will be MONTHS before I get my hug, but feeling much more hopeful now.
There are no safety measures that can protect your mom enough, the way you want her to be protected.
My LO was infected by someone who had NO SYMPTOMS, and was not herself diagnosed until after my LO was tested. There is even a window between when you might have been infected and when the virus will be detectable in your blood.
Although it was not a hug, I felt MUCH better after I was able to Face Time my LO when she was actually quite sick. I was not expecting her to be able to understand a phone call, much less face timing, but she surprised me.
I really get how hard this is, but you need to understand how evil this horrible plague is. EVERY PRECAUTION was taken at my LO’s residence, and yet, this horror got through. I was comforted while she was so sick by knowing that all of her caregivers were dear folks that she’d known for the year since she’s been in her Al.
Hope you and she will be enjoying hugs as soon as it’s safe!
Again thank you.
Sending YOU a virtual hug from Denver ;)).
Gretchen
If she has Alz--everyday is a 'new day' so that should be of some comfort to you. She isn't aware of the passing of time. You are the one who needs to be strong right now.
I'm sorry for your sadness--this has been hard on EVERYBODY!