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Board: Grief & Loss 10-16-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,106
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Grieving, I just lost my wife, looking for support.

Dear LDL,
your pain has been felt by many in years past and will be felt by many in years ahead. Do things do you can get back into a bed again soon and stop sleeping in the closet. You can...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 05-07-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Dad with Alz denies mom is dying, but may see it happen soon.

to be short and brief the answer to both of your questions is yes
Board: Menopause 04-13-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 32,174
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Perimenopause: Bleeding 10 weeks now

I had this happen to me. My normal period was what you describe now. It was an every other month event; one month light per se' the other month heavy and mixed with clotting. I have Thalaseemia...
Board: It's Life - Off Topic Discussions 04-08-2010, 05:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,021
Posted By caringsister54
Re: The Purpose of life?

I think everyone wants to know the Purpose of Life. I'm 54, a mother of two wonderful young adults, a son 25 and a daughter 23. I am a widow; their dad died when he was 48 and my daughter was 5...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-11-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Nursing home concerns

CAJ

on top of dropping in at odd hours and not on a fixed schedule, it doesn't hurt to bring them a bowl of fruit once in awhile, or a vase of flowers to 'brighten the place' or even a nice...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-10-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,490
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Good news - mom in nursing home

If you sign anything -- make sure you sign it in her name NOT yours. You can sign her name and then put yours underneath and make sure you write POA for (her name)

MAKE SURE TO GET EVERYTHING...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-08-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,312
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Dad is having a few bad days

CC
Tell Mom to give brother two nights he needs to stay and you stay 2 nights that is at least 4 days out of a week . But don't think that she'll sleep because you guys are there. She'll always...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-02-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,720
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Dad's decline

Deb

You know that big, fluffy, blanket tucked into the back of your closet. Yep, you know the one. Take it out and wrap yourself in it for a minute or two and pretend its all of us from here...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-27-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,667
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Difference between Alz and dementia

Alzheimer and dementia is within the same family of brain failure. But I've found those diagnosed with Alzheimer fail faster in all aspects. Those with dementia seem to have a slower progression of...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-08-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,257
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Difference between Alzheimers and Dementia

Also it is found that those with Alzheimers fail at a faster rate than those diagnosed with Dementia. My cousin had Alzheimers identified as mid stage 5-6 when he was 57 years of age, he showed...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-06-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,034
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Yet another crazy hospital vist.

Wow Deb. You really have your hands full and sister 3 and 4 are obilivious to the entire thing.

i do home sister 2 is okay. Please tell her we all send our regards and hope she is fine after the...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-18-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,588
Posted By caringsister54
Re: I am new here and want to talk

no its not going take years. Its more like weeks or months.

Your mother picking at food is usual. towards the end, they're not hungry and they won't take in enough nutrients to sustain life. ...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-04-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 23,552
Posted By caringsister54
Re: My Sweet Moma

Hey you happen to be dealing with someone who if there wasn't bad luck would've had no luck at all.

I lost my husband but God has shown that I was deserving of trying love a second time. I'm...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-04-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 23,552
Posted By caringsister54
Re: My Sweet Moma

SuzQ -- please refer when talking to husband "our house' while it was your mothers and became yours -- its also his and if his name isn't on things, it should be. he'll feel like a visitor in some...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-07-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,439
Posted By caringsister54
Re: mom passed

Lil Deb

the story is wonderful. And I can just imagine how gentle and loving you were with all those rocks. and as I said, when your father's gone, you'll look out your window and see them and...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-07-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,439
Posted By caringsister54
Re: mom passed

oooo, wait? I rock? Oh I better hide before your father comes and picks me up!

you still have the cleanest gravel in town deb?

Caring:)
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-07-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,439
Posted By caringsister54
Re: mom passed

Dearest Deb

I am a survivor talking from experience I was married in 1982. From that year till now I've lost about 14 immediately family members. My mother was one of 11 and now there's only 4...
Board: Grief & Loss 05-17-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,106
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Grieving, I just lost my wife, looking for support.

Hey Disney

I'm so very proud of you and ENVIOUS about the exercising, etc. I had medical issues that the doctor required me to take some weight off and I did -- about 12-18 pounds High Blood...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 05-04-2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,846
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Looking for NH for Mom

Deb

sometimes your posts confuse me sweetie. You state in this one "Mom and Dad really don't belong in a NH . . .

Yet in another you say that your mother is starting to loose her speech...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 05-01-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,846
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Looking for NH for Mom

Dear Chris

While you vent to us about sister's lack of knowledge in caring for your Mom, please don't do what my sister did to me and make someone feel stupid and worthless.

My Sister would...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-28-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 56,643
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Help

Judy Judy Judy -- okay here's my 10 lashes with the wet towel.

YOUR FATHER WILL NEVER AGREE AS LONG AS YOU AND YOUR SISTER ARE THERE TO BAIL HIM OUT.

BOTH OF YOU TAKE A DAY OR TWO AND NOT BE...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-28-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 56,643
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Help

Suz and Meg

I couldn't do hands on care with my mother. My sister would take her into the bathroom and put hemorroid cream and other things. I would just go and make sure she wiped herself or...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-13-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By caringsister54
Re: 2 Weeks later

Ken

I am sorry you lost your mother as well as Betsy but I like to think that one has to pass first so that it smoothes the way for the other to come through.

My prayers are with you and your...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-13-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,341
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Reminisent Center Transition

I vote that Sister 2 should stop by and purchase a Matchbox van to give mom and then act confused saying "oh I thought this is what you meant, wasn't it?"

But would Sister 2 then ask for...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-14-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,597
Posted By caringsister54
Thumbs up Re: 22 year old caretaker...needs advice!!

Justhope

I am tremendously proud to know you and that you did what you did.

Honey, we all know its difficult. We know that you are lying in bed at night worried but there's not much you can do...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-12-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,597
Posted By caringsister54
Re: 22 year old caretaker...needs advice!!

Dear JustHope.

I wasn't being critical of you. I was trying to give you a wake up call. Its not surprising that no one is paying you for what you do. There's not enough money that could be...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-12-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,054
Posted By caringsister54
Re: How do I go on?

Hey Deb

can't sleep either? I find that I get excited turning on the computer and seeing all the familiar names. It makes me feel like I'm connected to someone.

Since my Mikey passed away,...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-11-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,597
Posted By caringsister54
Re: 22 year old caretaker...needs advice!!

Justhope. We get it. All of us. You came here to vent and while you write needs advice, you aren't ready mentally to take any.

There's nothing we can do for you honey. You may be 22, you may...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-11-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,054
Posted By caringsister54
Re: How do I go on?

dear Petal

Amen dear friend, Amen
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-11-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,054
Posted By caringsister54
Re: How do I go on?

Dear Happy

Please stay that way okay. We are all here for you kiddo so write often and then some.

My mother came back to live in her own house in NJ full-time upon Dad's death when they lived...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-08-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,597
Posted By caringsister54
Re: 22 year old caretaker...needs advice!!

Dear Justhope

YOU my dear, can not do this nor should you. I hate it when some people feel that the grandchildren were born to take care of the parents, parent.

YOU have a life to live and you...
Board: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 01-04-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 22,414
Posted By caringsister54
Re: when will i stop missing my husband

show005

there's no time limit. It is what it is for however long you chose it to be. For me, I decided that my husband opened my heart to love and I didn't want to close it back up again. I had...
Board: Grief & Loss 11-28-2008, 06:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,106
Posted By caringsister54
Re: Grieving, I just lost my wife, looking for support.

Dear Shelle1982,

the words you wrote could've been quoted from my writings.

You will find you doing strange things. This is a normal process of grieving.

I found that I purposely load up...
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