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Tasha (blessedbyher)
Age: 29
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I'm single mother of 2 boys, sole caregiver to my oldest son's 88y/o great-grandmother. With the boys, grandma and 2 dogs, I'm BUSY but very blessed and happy with my life.

I am caring for my grandmother, Esther, who is 89 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.

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allshesgot commented 2/1/2011 at 8:15 pm

Sounds like we are kinda in the same boat:)prayers for us both

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Started a discussion 7/9/2010 at 6:19 pm

Hello, I live in louisville ky and Have 8 unopened packs of medline tab briefs, size large. I also have a very nice pair of DERMASAVER leg

Hello, I live in louisville ky and Have 8 unopened packs of medline tab briefs, size large. I also have a very nice pair of DERMASAVER leg and heel protectors, when i order them it was for horrible sk ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 6/11/2010 at 5:18 am

What will they do next with mom's money - not allowed to talk to mom.

I sorry your going thru this. I had a similar situation with my grandmother. Her son's girlfriend had credit cards in her name, cell phone, and her account was always messed. Def get an attorney so yo ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 5/19/2010 at 7:31 pm

Anyone caring for some one with multiple heart issue, and very fragile. PLEASE HELP

Thanks for the advice.

Started a discussion 5/16/2010 at 4:37 am

Anyone caring for some one with multiple heart issue, and very fragile. PLEASE HELP

Grandma coming home from hospital went 4 diahhrea, had heart attack during 2nd day, and been nothing but complications since. Afib, CHF, DM She been immobile since 03/09 after a hip frac. So she neede ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/28/2010 at 6:41 pm

Wondered if anyone had any information about the use of Serequil for the elderly patient with dementia. My mother is angry and miserable.

Seroquil is actually clasified as a Anti-psychotic. It's used to treat aggression and hostile tendencies in elderly with dementia. Works 'okay' but one big concern is the drowsiness related to it's us ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/27/2010 at 11:07 pm

It hurts my feelings when my grandmother makes excused for her previous caregiver that did not treat her right.

Thanks alot ED that helped alot and made alot of sense

Started a discussion 3/25/2010 at 9:47 pm

It hurts my feelings when my grandmother makes excused for her previous caregiver that did not treat her right.

My gma is always making excuses for her previous poa/caregiver that treated her horrible. I bust my butt caring for her and my two son's alone. SHe's 88, immobile. Req's alot of care. the previous poa ...Read More

Asked a question 3/22/2010 at 10:37 pm

My grandmother has a very stubborn pressure area that was open and draining, but now it's just red and very tender. How can I get it to heal?

How can I heal a very stubborn 'pressure area. It just the first layer skin now. grandma got this a year ago while hospitalized after a hip break. It was actually open and draining. With the Home heal ...Read More

Answered a question 3/22/2010 at 10:14 pm

Can I have the nursing home inform me before they add medications to my father's daily regimen if I'm his Medical Power of Attorney?

I am a LPN and I know it's state regulation that in Ky and IN nursing staff MUST contact POA, closest of kine or who ever on file before admin of 1ST dose. Check out the state reg for your state. Faci ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/21/2010 at 11:47 pm

Both of my parents have dementia. How can I handle their outbursts?

I have had several demential trainings, often these 'behaviors' have a underlying reason. Such as the need to go bathroom, or hunger. It's very helpful and almost essential to have training in dealing ...Read More

Answered a question 3/21/2010 at 11:40 pm

How do I get my mother to let go of some of her stuff, like clothing she will never wear and magazines that haven't seen the light of day in 4 years?

When we cleaned out my grandmothers house, I took bare min. We live in a two bedroom and are cramed. Sorry to say I down sized alot, only really keep pictures, family heirlooms, and keepsake stuff. Wh ...Read More

Answered a question 3/21/2010 at 10:57 pm

My mom is 94-years-old and was on Coumadin for 10 months. It caused her to have constipation, so I gave her 2 Peri-Colace yesterday and still no go. Is it ok to do a fleet?

don't do a fleet, but it wouldn't hurt to give additional colace. Is she having pain in her belly? Elderly often get impactions, or often (this is gross) have a hard chunk of stool kinda clogging up t ...Read More

Started a discussion 3/21/2010 at 11:48 am

I am sole caregiver of my son's great-grandmother.in late jan.she resolved the poa from her son after I took her to the bank and she heard

herself that her son had took everything 3 days after he put her in the nursing home i took her out of. My concern is there was no one named as poa and relatives are saying with him being closest of k ...Read More

Asked a question 1/26/2010 at 11:30 pm

My son's great grandmother lives with me, but her son is POA. Do I have any rights to protect her from his decisions?

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