One Step at a Time - November 2012
thanks fennel talking really does help
Dottie
thanks fennel talking really does help
Dottie
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
I think I have too much time on my hands. :H"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Whoa! There I am!NoraC;1414228 wrote:
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
I will glance in your direction if called...:HComment
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Dottie, my dad went through the same thing. It hurt so bad to see how he devolved mentally before he passed away. My mom is hanging in there, but I have concerns about my partner's mom.Dottie Belle;1414229 wrote: thanks fennel talking really does help
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Lost my mom Jan 09 and I really didnt know how bad dad was..she covered for him very well. thanks for listening..
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Dottie - Did you find a place for him to stay? Is he aware of where he is? I know you said that he was angry with the nurses."Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Dottie - like Fennel said.....we do understand. :lMy mother has beginning Alzheimers. I just got home from visiting my parents. Right now, she just is having problems with her memory. But, I know what you mean about your Mom covering for him. I know that my Dad takes care of my Mom and doesn't say much about what is going on."Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Yes, the unaffected spouse usually "covers" for the one that is affected...and then the rest of the family is left bewildered. I wish they didn't do that, because it would be easier for family members if they had a "head's up", so to speak. And a place to place the affected member.Dottie Belle;1414234 wrote: Lost my mom Jan 09 and I really didnt know how bad dad was..she covered for him very well. thanks for listening..
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Nora, my best friend's mom has just been diagnosed with alzheimer's....the whole family is devastated. She is so fearful all the time of being sent away, which will not happen. She had such a fine mind, it's hard to see her this way.NoraC;1414237 wrote: Dottie - like Fennel said.....we do understand. :lMy mother has beginning Alzheimers. I just got home from visiting my parents. Right now, she just is having problems with her memory. But, I know what you mean about your Mom covering for him. I know that my Dad takes care of my Mom and doesn't say much about what is going on.Comment
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Right now he is in a LTC for "PT/OT" from the fall that started this whole thing...they had to move him to the locked dementia unit because he tore off the alarm bracelet...he is lightly medicated but thinks he will go home. I have told him otherwise but he does not remember or want to hear that...we are working on keeping him there but his small pension will not cover it....looking into medicaid but really hate to do that..sigh...he is very aware most of the time...then there are other times...I am not visiting right now so he doesnt think I am coming to take him home....tough spot to be in....
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
As Nora asked, have you found a place for your dad to stay, Dottie?Comment
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Cross post, Dottie...please disregard. :lComment
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
Dottie, sad to say, you have to keep him where he is safe.:hComment
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One Step at a Time - November 2012
That is sad....but Fennel is right. You have to keep him safe. I'm sorry about the money issues. That has got to make everything so much harder. Trying to get the finances taken care of.:l"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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