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megandale1959

I am caring for my mother, living at home and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/2/2010 at 11:47 am

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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JulieQ gave a hug 9/9/2010 at 12:13 am

Thinking of you~

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linda09 gave a hug 9/7/2010 at 4:06 pm

hi there . going thru my profile and saw u , thinkin mmm how is she ?
hope ure doing ok and your mom too .
hope u had a good labor day weekend , i did , those 4 days we had company after co ...Read More

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linda09 commented 9/1/2010 at 2:06 pm

sounds like my step mom . she did that . lay on the couch and lookin dead . creepy ,
rest her soul she did finaly passed away atthe nursing home . she got put there after she fell off her porch ...Read More

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linda09 gave a hug 9/1/2010 at 12:57 pm

my dad does that he is 87 yrs old too . sleeps alot and eat alot .
just make the best of it while she s live .
my dad has uti for while and acts like hes on his way out . now that uti is ...Read More

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soniafontanez gave a hug 7/21/2010 at 12:22 am

Thank you very much. I'll follow your H Ha Happy. I really needed.

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Wrote on bensonsgirl's wall 2/1/2011 at 11:30 pm

I have live with my Matriarch Aunt for 15 yrs. She is now 87, and broke her left fee mer in the beginning of Dec. She has been in a wonderful N.H. but it is time to bring her home to hang. I was her 2 ...Read More

Answered a question 12/1/2010 at 8:48 pm

Help! I'm just overwhelmed with my dad. He still lives in his house, and he's mentally ok. But, I'm worn out...

We all need it, especially now taking care of out elders. Sometimes I don't know, but I am willing to listen and just maybe have a suggestion or 2. Megan(smile) and dance.sigh.

Asked a question 12/1/2010 at 8:43 pm

Where would I find someone to come in my mother's home for a few hours?

I am willing to pay, please help, with some sort of suggestion. I am on a rubber band. In have a home health care helping but I need more time off. (smile) 24/7. My biggest JOKE is the 2nd shift calle ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 11/22/2010 at 2:41 pm

How to Deal With An Elder Who Complains Too Much

I take care of my Aunt(my mothers sister) She has always been difficult, she doesn't show love or says she appreciates me. It is something she NEVER learned through life, even though she is a RN psych ...Read More

Gave a hug to PEACE2 9/8/2010 at 11:06 am

I deal with meanness every day, it is not easy, and I do break down and phone a friend and cry, go to the lake, and take time for God and me. I live with my aunt in her house, I have learned to escape ...Read More

Wrote on linda09's wall 9/7/2010 at 7:10 pm

Thanks for sharing, it helps to know that I am not alone. We had a quiet weekend. Monday a friend of mine showed up surprised me. She had dinner and we chatted a bit. That was nice.
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Asked a question 9/1/2010 at 5:03 pm

What can I do for my elderly aunt who wants to get up and go but has not energy?

Shes 87 and ready to meet the saints, but she doesn't want to wait around, but is finding herself doing just that. No motivation, no energy, She feels jittery inside, and we don't know what to do. She ...Read More

Wrote on linda09's wall 9/1/2010 at 1:22 pm

Thanks for the support, I am all alone here in her house. Don't get out very often, she doesn't like to be alone.. Ha Ha. She wants to go out, and makes plans and then wakes up wanting to die. She spe ...Read More

Asked a question 9/1/2010 at 12:33 pm

What do you do with an elderly who is waiting to die?

Answered a question 8/29/2010 at 6:17 pm

My 87-year-old aunt and says "she dying". What should I do?

Well I think this is for real, if not she is goingto be mighty disappointed. Really, She wants to stay here and die, no hospital. I am granting her wishes, and she won't die alone(smile) I can give he ...Read More

Asked a question 8/29/2010 at 5:51 pm

My 87-year-old aunt and says "she dying". What should I do?

She is relaxed in her bed, says she doesn't feel good

Answered a question 8/26/2010 at 8:44 pm

My aunt is 87 and hasn't felt well for 3 days. What should I do?

Yes she does, we had a appointment for today, but she didn't feel well enough to get dresses and go. She says her hands and feet are hot, which she has naropothy and shaky all inside from head to toe ...Read More

Asked a question 8/26/2010 at 8:04 pm

How do you keep someone comfortable when they are dying?

I know it is different for everyone, but am I doing the right thing? I'm keeping her as comfortable as I can, with water. She won't go see anyone.

Asked a question 8/26/2010 at 8:03 pm

My aunt is 87 and hasn't felt well for 3 days. What should I do?

won't go anywhere...

Started a discussion 8/23/2010 at 6:58 pm

Aging skin.

My Aunt woke up yesterday bleeding for her shin. She scratched it . Weput a bandaid on, that was wrong, it bled so bad in a second, it was filled and leaking. So I cleaned up,and put some triple anti- ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 8/19/2010 at 3:30 pm

The Power of Telling Family Stories

My grand daughter was with us(my 86 yo. Aunt) for a month. Did we have fun....Photo albums, stories and games. All from the past. I video taped and audio taped. It was a blast. I have movies when she ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 8/19/2010 at 3:25 pm

How “Role Reversal” or Other Catch Phrases Skew Your Thoughts

My Aunt is very fortunate. She is able to stay in her own home, because of me. I live with her, and do all the house duties. I am a nursing home for one.... She hasn't a clue how fortunate she is. But ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 7/20/2010 at 10:53 pm

8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood

I have been in that world for a couple of monthes. My Aunt is in what I call swiss cheese land. The land is flat and there used to be little holes she would fall into, for short periods of time. Not r ...Read More

Gave a hug to dramaqueen14 7/19/2010 at 9:43 am

Hey I have been where your at ands yes every day is a adventure, I samile, laugh and make a game of this. At lives my Aunt plays the lonely card, and yes I do understand, she doesn't want to be happy, ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 7/17/2010 at 5:49 pm

8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood

Yes, with God ALL things are possible. I know we need each other, I perfer to wake up with a smile on my face, and go it ALL the time. She is the one that is grumpy.. We (my grand daughter) have made ...Read More

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