I woke up at 3:00 am to smoke in the house, detectors going off and a small fire in the kitchen. Thank goodness it was contained to the stove and I knew how to put out a grease fire. Mom decided to cook something for herself and then just wandered off and went to bed while it was cooking. I woke her up and let her know what happened and gently told her that she couldn’t cook anymore without my presence. It scared me. She’s lucid with moderate cognitive decline most days but there are some times the dementia really stands out vividly. My sister won’t accept that diagnosis. I’m also trying to get the car keys from mom but she is defiant and sister isn’t backing me up. Worrisome. I’ll continue working on that.

I’m doing okay today. Still playing catch up with things and getting back on track. I went off both antidepressants when I stopped sleeping and it’s starting to show. I’ll start Wellbutrin back today.

I hope everyone has a peaceful weekend and Labor Day.