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Rebecca (rephill27)
Age: 34
Gender: Female

I have cared for my grandmother since my grandfather died of pancreatic cancer on April 3, 2006. She has multi-infarct dementia, osteoporosis, congestive heart failure, arthritis in both knees, and a whole host of other health problems. I live with her in her house and every day I watch her decline further and further. She also thinks that she can't get hurt no matter what she does, so I spend every single minute on pins and needles listening to her to make sure she's not trying to do somethi...Read More

I am caring for my grandmother, who is 91 years old, living at my home and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.

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bobbie321 gave a hug 12/24/2010 at 8:47 pm

Hey Rep,

Hope you have some peace and serenity somewhere this Season.

Miss ya,
lovbob

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 1:02 pm

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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SecretSister gave a hug 3/11/2010 at 5:37 pm

By the way, here's a hug! God bless you, my friend!

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SecretSister commented 3/11/2010 at 5:36 pm

Dear Rebecca, It was so nice to chat with you one on one last night. Today I was wishing I had your personal email. Do I? I think my brain is tired. For some reason, I just don't think so. H ...Read More

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anonymous11306 gave a hug 3/6/2010 at 11:57 pm

Just thinking of you and sending you a hug.

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goinnutz commented 3/5/2010 at 7:28 pm

Lessee... tonight Im making a big ol mess making braised medallions of pork in a honey maple glaze... with steamed asparagus and yellow rice.. Tossed ceasar salad with fresh ground parmesan ,served w ...Read More

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goinnutz commented 3/5/2010 at 1:30 pm

Hey C long time no bouncy!!! I've been really busy of late, but you were always on my birdy brain... Had an AUnt here for a week that was fun... We really had a good laugh when I tried to fix up moms ...Read More

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195Austin commented 3/2/2010 at 8:21 pm

Thank you my life is not boring I thought when you retired you sat in a rocking chair and watch the traffic go buy-not

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bobbie321 gave a hug 3/2/2010 at 1:14 pm

thanks Rep. You are a great buddy. I just cooked mom her last *Bobbie cooked* breakfast and it's sad to me but I know that this has to happen.

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goinnutz commented 2/26/2010 at 8:50 pm

LOL C ! welcome to my self wall writing world !!!
Looking for a more maleable anvil for C... you Gotta hit that thing just right ya know!!! * meepmeep* Kapow*! ~ RR

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goinnutz commented 2/25/2010 at 9:13 pm

C..... I posted the acme thread.... Tee hee.. lets see what happens shall we? ~ RR

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rephill27 posted 2/25/2010 at 9:04 pm

ooooohhhh, moms demanding who we're on the phone with....a discussion for another time

You help me, too, ya know. I see my little *kapow* and it makes my day :) We'll stick together, kid, and we'll survive!
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goinnutz commented 2/25/2010 at 8:59 pm

LOL C. thats pretty funny... is your Doc English ?
teehee... I dunno this is a crazy crazy world we live in.. Im just trying to SURVIVE... and you help me SOoooo much,,, its nice to have a cyber ...Read More

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goinnutz commented 2/25/2010 at 8:42 pm

LOL rep ! yes do lets start an acme cataloge thread. it would be really hilarious to see what others come up with.. Love the stressometer thing.. I want the instant chill pill.. one for when mom gets ...Read More

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bobbie321 gave a hug 2/24/2010 at 10:41 pm

You're a sweetheart Rep. thanks, I really appreciate it.
Hope she's as ok as she can be.
lovbob

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wittnitt gave a hug 2/24/2010 at 4:45 pm

I was glancing through this post and read yours. I had to do a double take and see if it was my name that posted this. Must be that great minds think alike. :) Good Luck

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goinnutz commented 2/24/2010 at 7:24 am

My Dearest C:
Thank you for reading my comments and poems, I think you for your prayers and most of all, your friendship here.
I too come here to vent, relax, laugh,,, I NEED this site.
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goinnutz commented 2/23/2010 at 7:32 am

My Dearest C: Yes I can spell too, just suck at typing.
and MATH i HATES MATH(wiping screen). we are much alike you and I. Kapow* RR

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mizunderstood10 gave a hug 2/22/2010 at 12:31 pm

Thank you!! You're a sweetheart!! We had a very nice break and I had a good birthday. Hubby procrastinated and so he could not get out to get me a gift or cake or anything. I really don't mind. I ...Read More

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goinnutz commented 2/21/2010 at 7:12 pm

F-O-O-T-W-O-R-K ! EVEN SHEESSHH....
Kapow! ~ RR

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goinnutz commented 2/21/2010 at 7:10 pm

My Dearest C.
the Beautiful creature displayed on the profile photo is my greatest work. My only child. She is the most wonderful gal and I love her sooooo very much, that I am going to make SUR ...Read More

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goinnutz commented 2/20/2010 at 9:39 am

oops i meant C

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goinnutz commented 2/20/2010 at 9:39 am

in re" Dead beat brother:
I have a 1/2 bro thats as worthless as tits on a boar hog.
I actually gave him the benefit of a doubt last year and paid his way to come live with us so that he c ...Read More

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goinnutz commented 2/20/2010 at 7:47 am

LOL!!!! that was perhaps one of the funniest things I have ever read, and I am sitting here, smiling like an Idiot. you ARE wierd C, but I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! WOW,, A Comedienne ...
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goinnutz commented 2/19/2010 at 4:55 pm

LOL!!! Boing Boing.. I love it. that is Totally an Acme Product I'm Sure. How about simply "C" for a sign off, since coyote is one word, oh and don't forget to bring yer little umbrella.
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Gave a hug to KarenBeth 3/18/2010 at 6:35 pm

You are not alone, KarenBeth, a lot of us are also dealing with unreasonable family members and pressures from outside sources. We all are all here to support you and will help you in any way we can ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/10/2010 at 10:06 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

i'm in poco

Commented on a discussion 3/7/2010 at 10:19 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

ladies, I'm in Poco if you wanna....

Wrote on bobbie321's wall 3/7/2010 at 7:27 pm

you gotta give us your oscar predictions :) who do ya like?

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 3/7/2010 at 7:07 pm

btw, we finally put together a private chat room where we can talk in real time! it's at cafemom.com :) the group is called poco loco, for the boat, of course. once you get there send a message to ...Read More

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 3/7/2010 at 6:36 pm

you're making me hooongry! I'm jealous of your daughter, getting your wonderful cooking every day. You cook, I'll clean, and we'll make a great team on the boat. :) hope everything is going well f ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/3/2010 at 8:37 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

and the house looks so purty when you're all done...makes ya feel good :)

Gave a hug to goinnutz 3/3/2010 at 4:25 pm

bouncin' in to give you a hug....boing boing boing *bang* OW! danngit, hit my head on the ceiling.....

big hug anyway! @-)----

C

Gave a hug to 195Austin 3/2/2010 at 8:04 pm

sounds like you need one :)

Gave a hug to bobbie321 3/2/2010 at 11:01 am

big hug on your big day, sweetie :) Don't worry, your mom's going to be fine. And in case I don't see you, have a safe flight to NJ. get some sleep for all of us!

Commented on a discussion 3/1/2010 at 5:06 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

sorry, I'm slow. How do I find it?

Commented on a discussion 2/28/2010 at 9:00 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

I never would have thought about a boat if you hadn't brought it up. Now it's my mantra almost every day! when does Mom go to the new NH?

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 2/28/2010 at 8:51 pm

Just sayin' hi howdy hello hiya :) on the boat, you cook and I'll do the dishes. Teamwork, baby. Remember to take some time for yourself today and smile at least once.
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Answered a question 2/26/2010 at 8:33 pm

My grandmother hallucinates and has dreams she has described to be very real. What is this and what can I do?

Definitely tell her doctor. Sometimes some medications have weird side effects, and maybe there's something her doc can do to help. Good luck

Commented on a discussion 2/26/2010 at 6:52 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

We're gonna have to rename the boat to Noah's Ark, what with all of the animals we're bringing. But that may not be a bad thing-pets are proven stress relievers.

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 2/26/2010 at 4:33 pm

Alright, I'm a dork. I actually posted something on your wall last night, or I THOUGHT I did-I actually posted it on my own wall. D'oh! I feel a wee bit dumb. What I said was you make my day too w ...Read More

On My Mind... 2/25/2010 at 9:04 pm

Commented on a discussion 2/25/2010 at 8:57 pm

Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair!

Can you whistle through the hole in your buck teeth? nice an' loud an' purty!

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 2/25/2010 at 8:50 pm

Gram's doctor actually asked her one day if she had a date and if she spent all night dancing. I thought she'd have another heart attack! Our doc has a very weird sense of humor :)

Wrote on goinnutz's wall 2/25/2010 at 8:30 pm

You made me laugh a second ago. You said to Nance's post "Oh, we just got spanked!" then saw my post and said "Oh, yeah, what you said." It was too cute :) We're both right, I think-we need to mak ...Read More

Wrote on wittnitt's wall 2/25/2010 at 6:40 pm

Thanks for the hug :) Sorry, I was sick yesterday and I missed out. Which post were you reading?

Wrote on mizunderstood10's wall 2/25/2010 at 6:19 pm

Just read your post about your mom eating her poo-does she eat her meals quickly or not chew very thoroughly? When dogs eat their poo, sometimes it's because they ate it so fast to begin with that it ...Read More

Gave a hug to bobbie321 2/24/2010 at 8:35 pm

Sending you and your mom a big hug and lots o'luck for the big cardio appointment tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you :)

Yo quiero Poco Loco!

Answered a question 2/23/2010 at 10:35 pm

My 77-year-old mom is a cance3r patient and is having trouble eating after chemotherapy and radiation. How can I get her to eat so that she can recover better?

Chemo also changes your taste buds, so the things she used to eat may no longer taste good to her. Maybe try giving her one small bite of different foods and see what hits her. Start with her favori ...Read More

Gave a hug to pamela6148 2/23/2010 at 10:30 pm

You're not being stupid. Don't ever think you're being stupid. I think you're a wonderful daughter, and you're practically making yourself sick over trying to do what is best for her. You are amazi ...Read More

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