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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 12/4/21
CONFIDENT GROWTH GOD THOUGHT: Philippians 1:4-6 NIV “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” VICTORY THOUGHT:…
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Shadowing... does it end or abate at some point?
This isn't a very thankful message, but here goes nothing - it is driving me bonkers having him all up in my business every waking moment, wanting to know what I'm doing, and can he help me? (No, he can't even figure out how to eat ice cream, so how is he going to help me finish my proposal for work?) Short of medicating…
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Family not all on board
Placing a LO in a care facility is not easy (pray for me tomorrow is the day). As many of you that have so kindly supported me thru our family’s tribulations know, I have not always known when to say when. It has been a struggle. My mom’s full time companion (my sister) broke her hip. But is recovering well. That said,…
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Looking for response suggestions
Evening folks, My mom recently moved to AL and will say she doesn’t know where she is and not sure what she’s supposed to be doing. I wanted to see if there were any suggestions to help ease her mind and be more relaxed. I’ve tried a few answers and she’ll nod ok but it doesn’t satisfy her very much. Thanks
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Not sleeping a night
I moved my parents to live with me since my mom has stage four cancer and she was taking care of my dad with Alzheimer’s alone. We have been trying different things to get him to sleep at night with no avail. If any one has any thoughts or ideas that work please advise . Thanks
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When this person speaks, they all listen
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/583572-how-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-dementia?rl=1
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Mother's difficult move
Hello, everyone. I'm new to this site, my Mother was diagnosed with ALZ about two years ago. She has her ups and downs with alz, it has been manageable, until recently. She had been living on her own until my sisters and I decided it would no longer be safe. She moved with one of my sisters about 30 minutes away from her…
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Finding a Geriatric Psychiatrist in Dallas area
Does anyone have experience, recommendations, warnings about any Geriatric Psychiatrists in Dallas area? I feel like I need to consult with one and not just rely on the Dr used at the MC facility - not really comfortable just picking one from the provider list on Mom's medicare plan.
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24/7 In Home Care or Memory Care Facility
Here I am again and a lot has changed. Last time I posted I was supposed to move in with my mom right after Thanksgiving. A couple weeks before that happened my sister was going to pick up my mom for dinner and found my mom on the kitchen floor after a fall unable to get up. She had urinated herself. At this point nurses…
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Mom doesn't know who I am anymore...
My mother has had bouts of not knowing who I am, but during a recent 2 hour visit, she had no idea that I was her daughter for my entire visit. She chose to read the newspaper I brought her and didn't even talk to me, although she wanted me to stay. So it seems she knows I am "her person," but she did not hug me with the…
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Constipation(6)
Of course I will be consulting his doctor. But I like to get feedback here as well. My dad has suddenly been very constipated, even with the aid of stool softeners and laxatives (given under the direction of a doctor). A few months back he was suddenly constipated so we started the stool softeners and laxatives as needed…
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Mostly venting. Managing both parents care at the same time.
I'm overwhelmed. I had my 78 yo father with health issues placed into personal care a few weeks ago and my 70 yo mother with alzheimers placed into memory care at the same time. It was a circus getting them there. My mom seems to be doing OK (not great, but better than expected) and the facility is planning on moving her…
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Get on that treadmill!
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Is it Right Seek Reimbursement
II have been my dad's primary caregiver since July 2021. Since then I have now accumulated over $4K in expenses ranging his lawyer for guardianship court, gas to and from his home, food and various household items. My lovely brother and sister feel I should absorb it since he is my dad (as theirs). Neither of those two…
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Undiagnosed parent who is in denial
So here is my issue and if anyone has any thoughts it is greatly appreciated!My mother in law has alz/dementia, however, this is only my opinion as she is undiagnosed. She is 77, lives alone and prefers to be alone which I know is a problem, and her symptoms are as follows: Repeats stories constantly, doesn't remember…
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Accurate diagnosis: Have I overturned every stone?
Hello, Before my 76 year old, otherwise healthy mom gets slapped with an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, I want to be sure we have ruled out every single other possibility. Here are her symptoms and what we are doing to investigate. Please tell me if you think there is anything else at all that we should be looking into…
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Neurologist Necessary Or Not..
I've been helping a friend visit and interview ALF's for her parents. Long story short they were not ‘getting’ bad, it was a lot worse than weekly telephone calls revealed. Mom and Dad had not been to their doctors in at least 2 years. Mom has active sun-downing; Dad was diagnosed with the onset of dementia 4 years ago for…
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need advice on longterm care for my mother in law
My mother in law just recently went into the hospital in Oct for high blood sugar and a UTI, she was exhibiting dementia like symptoms with that, however when that cleared up, she still had those symptoms, hallucinations, illusions, paranoia. I was hoping that would clear up but here we are in Dec and she is still having…
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Here to vent. I feel inadequate.
Hi everyone, I've posted once before and feel the need to vent again. Mom is 76 and in addition to being stage 4ish Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, she has pancreatic cancer and is on home hospice. She has been living with my husband and me since March this year. I am her primary caregiver. The hospice nurse and I…
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dementia caused diabetes tips and tricks request
Hi everyone, Its been a while since I've been on the boards, as always looks like everyone is super busy. Recently my mothers PCP informed us she has developed diabetes. She has been pre-diabetic for a while now, but finally crossed over. The doc seems to think its two things, she is on a new antiphychotic that can spike…
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Bedridden
I anticipate my dad being bedridden within the next 6 months. My prediction is that by April he will be pretty well unable to walk.He is already so weak and struggling to walk. We're keeping him as active and up on his feet as we can, but inevitably he will not be walking soon. Are there any sorts of tools or products I…
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Basic Hygiene I can’t get her to Bathe
Please help!! My mom won’t bathe, brush her teeth, or take meds!! My brother and I trying take care of her but she just won’t cooperate. We simply can’t put her in assisted living it costs 8,000 a month!! Any suggestions we are at the end of our ropes!
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Learning To Turn The Tide On Nursing Homes
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/m/85a6b777-9610-3e0c-9953-a9b6482434a9/did-we-learn-anything-from.html J.
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Selling Mother's Car: 1) Fiblet or not? 2) Involve her in decision?
Hello fellow caregivers! My mother has stage "4.5" Alzheimer's. Her short term memory is gone, but her long-term memory is still quite good. Her judgment... so so. In short, we have taken her keys (doctor's orders), let her license expire, and will be selling her car very soon. She has forgotten that she gave up her keys…
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When an Alzheimer's patient losses a loved one
Hi All, My mother who is Stage 4 and advancing quickly lost her only sister a couple days ago. Emotionally, she is doing ok, but this event seems to have accelerated her Alzheimer's. She continues to forget about her sister's death, the arrangements, etc. Her long term memory is good, but her short term memory is gone,…
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New and needing advice
Hello, I’m sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I’m new to the site. I can’t seem to find how to add a discussion… Anyway, I have a mother-in-law who is what I believe is the onset of Alzheimer’s. She has an appointment 12/15. 2 questions: 1. How do I convince her to move in with us? She lives with my husband…
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Thanksgiving guilt
Happy Thanksgiving all you dementia warriors! Today we aren’t doing much. I’ll go with my mother and a few other family members to a restaurant later today and hope for the best. Sunday my family is having the big meal day and I’m not planning to bring mom along. Here’s my defense: It’ll be very difficult to get her into…
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I've been thinking about this for awhile
One of things my sister and I talk about a lot is the fact that she feels like others often treat her like she's not worthy of respect and they dismiss her. I tend to do my best to counter those messages. Just because she has Alzheimer's doesn't mean she's "less than." So in light of that, I've decided to post a photo of…
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Guilt(17)
So I am working on placing my mother. She is 86, has good days and bad with her dementia. Her awareness comes in and out throughout the day. Many years ago, the doctor suggested knee replacement surgery, a friend of Mom’s told her it would hurt a lot! So mom opted not to have the surgery. It’s too late now, but her knees…
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Open enrollment - change prescription plan
I need a little reassurance. Scenario: I got my mom’s online account back active with her Medicare part D provider (prescription coverage). . As you know, my parents moved from one state to another October 2019. I have never changed the plan in regards to that I did send them the new address in late 2019. The plan has…