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Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-20-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By TC08
Re: Hi, Everyone!

Hi Sarah :wave:

My goodness, we're on a similar timeline. I lost my stepdad in January......we just sold my parent's home of 40 years at the end of June......got my mom moved into her new place...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-16-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By TC08
Re: living in a dementia house

Hey Depressed -

It sounds like you are in a very, very tough no-win situation :( Please do pursue counseling for yourself. I know throughout my journey with my stepdad's illness I was v-e-r-y...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By TC08
Re: living in a dementia house

Hello Depressed Son -

Sorry for what you're going through. You said in your post that you're getting testing done. How far along into that process are you? Do you know if your mom has given...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-02-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,347
Posted By TC08
Re: Discouraged, disheartened, dispirited...

Hi All -

I loved what Suzy said, so I'm including part of it here, just as another loving reminder. My stepdad had FTL and died in January. I really relate to having to make those end of life...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 05-29-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By TC08
Re: Comfort care

Nina - As difficult as it was to know my stepdad was in the last few days of his life, it helped to remind myself that by his being on hospice and therefore on "comfort care" we were not putting him...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-11-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By TC08
Re: Has it only been 2 months

Hi Judy - Glad you posted with how you're doing. It's alot you've been going through, that's for sure. I relate as it's been 3 months for me since losing my stepdad, and now we've got my mom's...
Board: Grief & Loss 03-30-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By TC08
Re: Delayed grief and coming off an antidepressant

Hey August -

Yes, grief comes in many forms. Sounds like the funeral you attended allowed you to get some of your grief out. I'm with Slenderella - that grief is indeed different for everyone. ...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-26-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By TC08
Re: Home care or nursing home: lifespan

Hey Stephen - You've already gotten great advice from great people here on the boards. Every situation is unique. I'm sorry you're having to make these tough decisions. I was durable POA for my...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-28-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TC08
Re: Dementia and Hospice Care

Hi Vera :wave:

Just wanted to say welcome. I recently lost my dear stepdad on 1/2/12 to dementia. Yes, just wanted to say also - hospice is great. We didn't have my stepdad on hospice for very...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-14-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By TC08
My Wish for Us All

Hey all in dementiaville :wave:

I know so many of us are hurting, struggling, grieving. I just wanted to take a moment on Valentine's Day to wish you all love, and peace, and grace.

I know...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-07-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By TC08
Re: At Dad's

Keysey -

Just catching up with your post. About the gun......OH MY :eek::eek:. I would use stronger language, but don't want to get in trouble here on the board. Sounds like you are doing a...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-03-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,285
Posted By TC08
He's Gone...

My Dear Stepdad's fight with dementia is over. He passed away last night a little after 8:00. This is the first chance I've had to get on the computer and write.

I'm feeling all sorts of things....
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-01-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,059
Posted By TC08
Re: Hospice and fading fast...

Thanks Aras and Martha for your very caring replies. There were lots of tears yesterday - lots of prayers said - lots of "I love yous" exchanged. My stepdad is, as his caregiver called it,...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-30-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,059
Posted By TC08
Re: Hospice and fading fast......

Well - we met with the hospice nurse this morning, and his body is beginning to shutdown. He's really not able to swallow anymore, so no more food, no more meds except for comfort meds they can put...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-30-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,059
Posted By TC08
Re: Hospice and fading fast......

Thanks everyone for your caring replies. We're meeting with the hospice nurse this morning. Depending upon what she says, my sister might go back to Portland for now. That will be as hard on me as...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-22-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,516
Posted By TC08
Re: New doctor - new meds

Thanks Deb. Yes, it's true. That IS why it feels lonely. Because we do ultimately have to make these decisions ourselves. My mom and stepdad definitely chose the right daughter when they named me...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-21-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,516
Posted By TC08
Re: New doctor - new meds

Thanks Jags for the kind thoughts. We all have to stick together! Only those of us who are walking this road understand it. Yes - at this point I agree - it's harder on **us** than on...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-21-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,516
Posted By TC08
Re: New doctor - new meds

Thanks Deb. Thank you so much. I will welcome the support with open arms. I had to put part of your post in bold as that is me at this point in time. This journey can feel so incredibly lonely,...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-21-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,516
Posted By TC08
Re: New doctor - new meds

{{{{sigh}}}}.........well, my stepdad has taken a turn for the worse......don't know if it's due to a small stroke, or just another slippery slide down dementiaville...........talked to the nurse...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-14-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By TC08
Re: no place for my mom

Hey Jags - Just wanted to say I hope you have a better day today, and that they are able to get the new meds on board AND that they help :)

Sending more towels your way!! :angel:
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-13-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By TC08
Re: no place for my mom

Hey Jags -

Sorry for what you're going through......none of this is fun. Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and throwing you a towel to hold onto!!! We can just pretend it's something...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-05-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,334
Posted By TC08
Re: what about christmas

"You have to love them enough to give them what they need... not what we wish or want " - Well said Deb. I'm here holding towels too. We're all in this together gosh darnit!!
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-04-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,334
Posted By TC08
Re: what about christmas

Towels at the ready!! A big stack :) Hang in there Jags......I know it's tough.......
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-14-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By TC08
Re: Hard to cope with it all

Hey Losttata -

Welcome to the boards. So sorry for what you are facing. Your venting is not tiresome. We sooo understand here :) Sorry that you are the one holding the bag for your mom. ...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-13-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,536
Posted By TC08
Re: Update on my mom

Hey Kren -

Sorry for what you're going through :(. I'm glad social services was able to intercede on your mom's behalf though! I hope the infection can be taken care of sooner than later. This...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-07-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By TC08
Re: Need Help!!!

Couldn't have put it any better than Deb did - I will add what I say (and what I've gotten my mom to say as well) - "see you soon"!
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-08-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,452
Posted By TC08
Re: Confused and Sad

Hi Nola :wave: Welcome to our group. I am so very sorry for what you're going through. Hang in there - you are doing a good job. It's so very difficult. Keep us posted as to how you're doing -...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-06-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By TC08
Re: Discouraged

Hi Dancyn - So sorry you're having a difficult time. I do, truly, feel your pain. Those of us walking this road understand eachother like no other - fortunately or unfortunately!

Deb really...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-06-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,576
Posted By TC08
Re: my father in law

Oh Debbie - I am so very sorry for your loss :(:( I'm glad you let us know so that we can reach out and offer support to you during this time.

Take good care & know that my thoughts & prayers are...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-30-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

So - it's been an interesting week. My mom called me last weekend to tell me that one of the patients who was at the skilled nursing facility where my stepdad had spent some time (2 different 100...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-24-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

"These caring people come to love our parents. They really don't want to let them go."

I LOVE that Meg! So well said! Yes - I completely feel this from my stepdad's caregivers - most especially...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-24-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

Thanks Nina. We are very VERY lucky to have found the adult family home that we have my stepdad in. Of course, if he was "exit seeking" too terribly much, that would give them cause to release him....
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-24-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

Just wanted to say - Meg & Deb - your collective strength never ceases to amaze me. You make me want to stretch myself - even when I don't feel like stretching. Hope that made some sense!?

Had...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-22-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

Hey Meg! So glad you're back on the board ;) Yes - you missed all the fun! Not! Thanks for every word you wrote. They all help - and they're all true. You sound good. I hope that you are.

I...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-20-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,057
Posted By TC08
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

Thanks Martha & Avio. As fas as his teeth cleanings, I can still get him to the dentist's office. He is in an adult family home, not a nursing home, so I know they have a doctor that gives care...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-18-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,474
Posted By TC08
Re: worried

Hi Chris -

Sorry for the difficult time you're going through :( Beginning did a great job of outlining what needs to be done. I just wanted to second the recommendation that you find a good...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 08-29-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Posted By TC08
Re: results for hubby

Hi Ann:wave: So sorry to hear what you're going through and the waiting you have to do for the next appointment. I just wanted to reinforce what Deb said - about taking this time to get paperwork...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 08-03-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By TC08
Re: Hard to Cope

Hey Bearcubs -

SO sorry you're having a rough time. I feel for you - so very much. You said you don't have anyone to talk to. Come here and let it all out :D That's the beauty of this board!...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-24-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,512
Posted By TC08
Re: Happy Birthday

Oh-my-gosh-Deb......I don't even know what to say!?! I like Meg's neck brace idea. The woman you befriended and who you sat with today is very blessed to have you.

I know you made a huge...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-18-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By TC08
Re: Long overdue howdy

Thanks everybody. Deb - WOW - I guess I need to get caught up on the in laws?? Soooo sorry - soooo incredibly - sorry. Glad you're spending time with your daughter! Enjoy every minute of that!
...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-13-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By TC08
Re: My mom is gone now.

Julie - Sending you a huge {{{hug}}}. Don't doubt that she said your name - she probably did. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers and wishing comfort for you at this difficult time :angel:
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-05-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,219
Posted By TC08
Re: Is there such a thing as AD prevention?

What a great attitude Deb!! You always amaze me. I'm more in Meg's camp right now. Going through it at this point in time, it's difficult for me to have hope as obviously it's too late for my DSD....
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-02-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,720
Posted By TC08
Re: Dad's decline

Hey Lil' Deb :wave: Have thought of you so much these past months. That's so sweet what you wrote to Deb. Yes - she has / DOES pull me through some painful times. I'm so glad we're all rallying...
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