September Army!!!

[satz123]

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probably my worst dread as I get a bit older for either me or Joe

No Molls this is worse - especially for Bridge :haha:

[satz123]

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I worked the weekend - so today is my Saturday.
So not budging for a while

[Jude58]

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I hear ya on conversing with people suffering from dementia [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION], the father-in-law's is progressing much faster and his meds don't seem to be doing much to help him anymore. There's no reasoning with him now, he get's a notion in his head and he can't let it go, no matter how right or wrong it is. We have an appointment with his psychiatrist in mid-October to have him declared mentally incompetent so that Bubba's Enduring Power of Attorney will take full force and effect. It's sad really how these brain disorders change people so drastically....

I'm so sorry cowboy for what you and Bubba are going through. [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] as well) I work with folks that have dementia and Alzheimer's, and it can be extremely frustrating. The repeated questions, the obsessiveness, and anger, can take it's toll on even the most patient caregiver. [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION]...I can't remember who suggested reading to your Mom, but I think that it's a great idea! As difficult as it may seem, trying to see the world from the perspective of someone with dementia can really help. It's not easy, but very helpful if you can get into their head. There's a lot of info on the web to help people deal with a loved one suffering from this horrendous disease. Kudos to all of you caregivers for trying to help the people you love....knowledge is always your best tool.

[satz123]

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I'm so sorry cowboy for what you and Bubba are going through. [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] as well) I work with folks that have dementia and Alzheimer's, and it can be extremely frustrating. The repeated questions, the obsessiveness, and anger, can take it's toll on even the most patient caregiver. [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION]...I can't remember who suggested reading to your Mom, but I think that it's a great idea! As difficult as it may seem, trying to see the world from the perspective of someone with dementia can really help. It's not easy, but very helpful if you can get into their head. There's a lot of info on the web to help people deal with a loved one suffering from this horrendous disease. Kudos to all of you caregivers for trying to help the people you love....knowledge is always your best tool.

THANK YOU Judy :hug:
I find working closely with people with dementia helps a lot.
I've now more tolerance, insight and patience I would not have had otherwise - and I'm really grateful for that.
I am not a Care Assistant so I get to interact with the residents without having to do the physical aspects of their job - which I would find difficult. I am in awe of those .. mostly young people and how they care for older people.
Some aspects of their job are truly vile to be honest.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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No Molls this is worse - especially for Bridge :haha:

Perhaps not as far away as we might hope!!!

[satz123]

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Perhaps not as far away as we might hope!!!

Don't I know it Bridge :egad:
But let's stay young at heart for as long as possible .......

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Just thinking about the concept of attending meetings. I've resisted it so far but I suppose the real advantage is that it's not YS's family telling him. It's somebody else who isn't invested and biased.
Maybe young Satzy is just procrastinating. Doesn't really want to give up just yet but will defo do it "one day" I know that feeling well. Procrastination is probably my worst enemy.

I've got so many damn jobs to get done around here JC, it is completely overwhelming now. No sooner do I get one thing repaired than two more break. Definitely run away and think about it next year.
I now have boomerang son, boomerang brother, boomerang brother's daughter and dog in residence. There are no beds left so "No Vacancy" sign is out. I have holidays coming up after this week and desperately need a break. Might have to run away myself.

Brit you really are doing astonishingly well with all of that to worry about. Kudos to you going for a run instead of drinking. I know that's all I'd want to do.

[JackieClaire]

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Bridgee, there's still the loft to go but that's waiting 'til next spring. There's a mound of stuff to go to charity shops.........I can see me wandering around town thinking I used to have a top like that.

[MENTION=24080]Jude58[/MENTION], always lovely to see you.

Had a peaceful day just pootling......nipped up to M&S for a black polo-neck and saw their cashmere jumpers.........the hinting aimed at Mr JC that Christmas is coming has gone into hyperdrive. Tomorrow is a waiting day for a chair for the wee bedroom..........delivery anytime between 7am to 8pm.

[Guitarista]

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I have holidays coming up after this week and desperately need a break. Might have to run away myself.

Come to Melbourne for a couple of days. I'll show you this joint, then maybe down the coast for lunch? CERES Community Environment Park | Community-based learning and action.

Hola steppers! i mean abbers, er.....what thread am i on again? Must be early dementia kicking in. Wonderful. Have a rippa out there.

[RunningCourage]

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Yo - just a quickie. So to speak.

Good to see ya Mr G.

Sorry to hear about yer paw, [MENTION=21602]abcowboy[/MENTION] - like you say, it is a harsh and painful to watch kinda way to see people we care and love go. And as for [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] - aye, being read to sounds awesome for your maw. I'm sure there are great benefits to that even if we can never fathom them ourselves. I think being read to at any age is comforting.... there is something uniquely timeless and human about it.
[MENTION=9170]byebyebridgetjones[/MENTION] - don't piss yer knickers.

big waves to JC, AT molls, whizzy, rusty tops, mary and the rest of youse who have slunk away and having a party somewhere else!

LEaba calls -

[IamMary]

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What part is it RC? A laundry sorting party, a floor mopping party or maybe a wild making the dinner parteee! yes, its non stop fun here.. I need to lie down,

Night night X

[RunningCourage]

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What part is it RC? A laundry sorting party, a floor mopping party or maybe a wild making the dinner parteee! yes, its non stop fun here.. I need to lie down,

Night night X

Pyjama party. The best kind

[JackieClaire]

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Pyjama party. The best kind

Grease (1978) Slumber Party - YouTube

Morning.

[satz123]

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I think being read to at any age is comforting.... there is something uniquely timeless and human about it.

Isn't that just lovely RC. Wise words from a youngfella !!
Right I'll take that on board & pass the message on to my brothers too - who can't seem to hold a conversation at all with their mother.

[satz123]

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And morning the rest of yiz
Off to drag this lazy bag of bones covered in fat around Howth Head - then a visit to my 'Maw'.
Is it right I am so lazy.......???
I really HATE doing exercisey things :haha:
But I could walk around the shopping centre for HOURS !!