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user's latest post:
How to Advocate for Late Stage...
Published (2009-11-24 22:30:00)
Others here have experience with hospice, hopefully one of them will chime in. I have to think that there's got to be some way to get her evaluated for hospice. If I remember right, she was doing much better before all of this not eating started and not so much hospice material? I'd take her to the ER or to an urgent care center if she suddenly declined. December 10th is quite a way away and if her loss of appetite is something that...
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Nursing home costs where you live
Published (2009-11-24 09:32:00)
Here in Southern California, costs and fees vary widely. In the private pay facilities, the monthly fees just for base room rate can be over $7,000/month. Incontince supplies and everything else is extra. The average NH that has MediCal contracts for when one runs out of assets charge about $5,000 to $6,500 per month. This is basic room rate, no extras. We were fortunate that we found a wonderful NH run by four Dutch churches. It was a...
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Moving to ALF Today
Published (2009-11-24 14:13:00)
Kathy, I would have her visit in the beginning, but be careful to try and follow his new routine as closely as possible to what it will be when you or Mom are not there. This will hopefully encourage him that's it's okay he's there. Then try to taper the spacing and duration of visits a little, if your mom is comfortable with that. When we moved my mom into a new place, I would visit every day for a few days, then skip a day and...
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It all happened so fast and I...
Published (2009-11-24 06:32:00)
I'm so sorry for you loss. My own mother's death came as a shock to us, as well. We never thought she'd go so fast, but there it was. Know that she is free of this disease and that you will be remembered for the great care you provided. Bless you in this time of sorrow.
user's latest post:
Meds for Delusions - Risperdal...
Published (2009-11-24 21:41:00)
If she just started the higher dose, give it a couple of days for sure. Also, is she on an antidepressant? The combination of an antipsychotic and antidepressant is common and often effective. My mom's still got delusions - but the combination of Seroquel and Celexa has changed them from upsetting to sort of mildly interesting to her, and her emotional intensity and negativity is dialed WAY down to more like a (quasi-) normal level. Well,...
user's latest post:
Another thread about $#%@^ siblings
Published (2009-11-23 09:50:00)
Drdaughter, welcome to the message boards. Already I'm sure you can see there are plenty of people here who have been and are going through the same experience. It always helps to know we are not alone. Please come back often and let us know how you and your mom are doing.
user's latest post:
It all happened so fast and I...
Published (2009-11-24 07:55:00)
I am so so sorry...thank the Lord that you had the blessing of being at her side and that she suffers no more...I wish you stregth and peace as you move forward...please stay with us though..we are here for you. God bless you, kim
user's latest post:
Quotable Quotes
Published (2009-11-24 19:31:00)
Cindy, Are you thinking of Flash Forward? I watched the first two episodes, now I can't figure out what's going on. I need Cliff notes. Iris L.
user's latest post:
How to Talk to Mom about Diagnosis
Published (2009-11-24 23:55:00)
I think I like Alan's way of going about it, asking if she'd like to talk about the last visit with the neurologist and/or if she has any questions about that visit that you can clear up. That opens up the subject. If she says she doesn't want to talk about it, that's okay too and it would be perfectly normal. You can just keep calling it a memory problem, labeling it specifically isn't that important. Keep checking...
user's latest post:
Grandma is gone -- telling the...
Published (2009-11-24 22:13:00)
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother....my condolences to you and your family. Peace
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Top 10 active forums on Alzheimers Association Online Community during last week:
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Latest active threads on Alzheimers Association Online Community:
Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-24 21:43:00)
by CareForMom
Hi Little Sister, Why dont you and your son go out to dinner together? Just the two of you? Then, take a drive, or go to a movie. You can be with him and your mom and dad and sisters will be there in your heart. Just a suggestion. Mari
Started 1 day, 8 hours ago (2009-11-25 14:00:00)
by Grandma15
Jenn, you haven't screwed it up -- don't think that you have the power to do that :-) You're tired, you work hard trying to keep things the way they have always been, but things change, people change and life changes. Remember the Serenity Prayer -- we have to accept the things we cannot change. Holidays are difficult for us all and we have to at some point change the traditions of the past ...
Started 5 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-21 06:41:00)
by Alonebutnot
Sigh. There's always something new, isn't there. I suppose the tech thought she was easing your fears, perhaps thinking it was based on "normal" misunderstandings of how MRIs work. Never mind that it'd have been in your mom's medical records that she has AD. Oy. I'm glad it ended up OK, but some sensitivity would have been nice! Lynn
Started 1 day, 6 hours ago (2009-11-25 16:53:00)
by Mark in Idaho
Cheri, I am sorry to hear of your experience. I know how you feel. I have had some of the same urges. I once threw a water glass because as I stressed out, I just wanted the glass out of my hand. Amazing how tough a cheap Libby water glass and be. It did not break. Over the last few years, I have learned a few important things. Don't go in stores during the Christmas season at times when it...
Started 22 hours, 30 minutes ago (2009-11-26 00:28:00)
by jenny k
Rosemarie, When my mother lived with us, she would get stuck on something and couldn't let it go. Until somehow we could distract her (which took a lot longer than it does now). We would say that she would get stuck on a channel. Whether it was the I want to go home channel or the where are my shoes channel, the questions were non stop. It is so difficult to care for someone with alzheimers....
Started 6 days ago (2009-11-20 22:01:00)
by Newbie Caregiver
It sounds like your brother has no conscience. Unfortunately for you, this is a good example of a parent helping a child finacially who will never reciprocate when he is certainly in a position to do so. At this point I would not initiate any contact with him. If he contacts you, I would only respond in a very minimal way.
Started 5 months ago (2009-06-27 08:57:00)
by maebee
Started 1 day, 2 hours ago (2009-11-25 20:47:00)
by dj okay
Dear PAJ, I'm so glad that you found this forum. I realize it is because you have come to a very frustrating cross-roads in your life due to this dreadful disease, but at least you have found a place where people understand what you are going through and will be there to support you. A lot of folks have this same problem. I'm not sure why it is, but I know I've faced it myself. And I ...
Started 1 day, 2 hours ago (2009-11-25 20:55:00)
by footballmom
Hi Kitty K, Sorry that you had such a stressful and exhausting day at the ER. A thought that came to mind when I read your post is whether your daughter may have had a panic attack. These can cause an accelerated heart rate. I will keep you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers.
Started 1 day, 8 hours ago (2009-11-25 14:39:00)
by vjh
Hi overwhelmed. welcome and sorry to meet you here. Your and her situation is not uncommon, although that is cold comfort. If her anger is beyond her control one thing to do is to talk to her MD and see about a mood stabilizer. My mom did well on 0.5 mg respiradol when she started to loss it over her car/driving. The other thing that helped over time is to tell her comforting stories, you ...
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Hot threads for last week on Alzheimers Association Online Community:
Started 5 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-21 19:39:00)
by Memaw2287
Raven, I am so grateful that you came here for support. We are here for one another in all aspects of life. God love you. My prayers for you all started the second I realized where your words were headed. And will continue for as long as you need them. Hopefully they will turn into praises that this is all a false alarm. PLEASE keep us informed.
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-17 17:35:00)
by jellybeans
If it were me, I'd just be happy that she's eating and I'd get up and get her whatever it is that she wants to eat. No point in telling her she's annoying you, like you said, she won't understand or remember. What if you and your husband took turns getting up to get her what she wants? Either one meal you do it and the next your husband dose it or you each take turns during the meal.
Started 2 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-23 23:38:00)
by jenny k
Sanjosepat, So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your LO.
Started 6 days ago (2009-11-20 22:01:00)
by Newbie Caregiver
It sounds like your brother has no conscience. Unfortunately for you, this is a good example of a parent helping a child finacially who will never reciprocate when he is certainly in a position to do so. At this point I would not initiate any contact with him. If he contacts you, I would only respond in a very minimal way.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-19 19:37:00)
by jellybeans
I'll keep Roger and his family in my prayers.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-19 12:42:00)
by Beth in Indiana
Moving your Uncle to a safe environment sounds like a great plan. I would hope the family could have a sit-down and discuss frankly where this is headed providing Uncle has had a thorough examination by a neurologist familiar with Dementia's. That'll be key going forward. This is a dramatic way to get there to be sure, but his safety has to come first, if his life is in immediate danger... ...
Started 2 years, 10 months ago (2007-01-04 23:06:00)
by Vicki B
I am with you Marge! What should we call our little group? Laughing to survive Support for Wacky Caregivers LOL-Laugh or Loonybin National Association of Caregivers Over the Edge-NACOE Laugh Lines Giggle Group These are just off the top of my head. I am sure someone can come up with more. Then we can do a poll and decide. Vicki B, C.G.
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-17 19:23:00)
by Newbie Caregiver
I think this is a good support instead of a face-to-face group. Lots of good opinions and it fits into anyone's schedule, any day of the week, any time of the day.
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-15 20:14:00)
by jellybeans
Take the battery out of her car. If she's suicidal, she may opt to kill herself while driving and take others with her. That should be your first priority. Take the gun out of the house ASAP. Can you get your Mom to a doctor? It's possible that there's a urinary tract infection or some other physical cause for some of this new behavior. Does anyone have POA over her?
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 06:26:00)
by jazzy1
Wendy, I pray your father will gain strength and be able to come home to his family once more. My FIL passed 2 yrs ago, as he was in hospital due to congestive heart failure, which threw him into the signs of dementia. He was getting so confused and all he wanted to do was walk out the door of hospital to go home. He was weak and unsteady on his feet, therefore, his doc advised him to get ...
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