We're in love. We're ... lovers. We're lesbian, gay-type lovers.

Willow ,'Potential'


Natter 70: Hookers and Blow  

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javachik - Apr 09, 2012 9:17:39 am PDT #120 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.

Yes, I was going to suggest just that. Please follow up with the Alzheimer's Association. Also, please know that it's possible further discussions with your parents are just going to increase their stress and yours. I know it's tougher because cognitively your father is in better shape than your mom, but with persons with dementia, talking about things before they happen (and trying to get them to accept changes) actually makes it worse for all involved. Sometimes the changes just have to be made.

I speak from 9 years of experience working with seniors, about half of whom lived in the "Meadow Wing" of the assisted living. They "live" in the immediate present and the past, but cannot really comprehend reality when it comes to their futures. Even good news, if it's about the future, can be a stress point (because if it's something like "grand kids will be visiting tomorrow!" their sense of time is not linear anymore and they will literally sit staring out a window for the grand kids for the next 24 hours. And feel very agitated when they don't show).

Just being their daughter doesn't make you qualified or capable of being the caregiver. Often it makes you less qualified because objectivity goes out the window. The times I have been in that role it was made clear to me that if I was exhausted and/or miserable it was not doing the patient or me any good at all. Better to be the one that brings cheer and good company than the one that bugs them about taking their meds.

And this. Laura is so right.

And you're the kind of loving daughter who wants to make sure everyone agrees with everything and you have total buy-in from them before any changes are made. I get that. But I think you'll drive yourself mad without some professional guidance from AA or a social worker/ombudsmen. And it might be easier for your dad to swallow the news if it's coming from a disinterested person outside of the family.


msbelle - Apr 09, 2012 9:28:26 am PDT #121 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Hey, let's look at more puppies:

Roger & Dodger

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Becker

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Bocho

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SailAweigh - Apr 09, 2012 9:29:18 am PDT #122 of 30001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Happy Anniversary, Erin!

Grand~ma, msbelle.

'Suela, you may already know of some of these associations and resources, but you can find lots of good stuff on aging parents and parents with mental impairments here: [link] One of the women I work with holds conferences and classes on Alzheimer's and I've asked her if she knows of more resources in the Bay area that may be available to you. Good luck.


msbelle - Apr 09, 2012 9:37:01 am PDT #123 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Roscoe

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Winter

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Monique

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meara - Apr 09, 2012 9:37:10 am PDT #124 of 30001

Good luck Suela. Moving in will NOT solve their problems, and it will only make yours worse.


Jesse - Apr 09, 2012 9:37:45 am PDT #125 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

PUPPERS.


javachik - Apr 09, 2012 9:43:02 am PDT #126 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.

I'm partial to Monique though from that description I doubt she's Jindo! LOL! But she looks very sweet.


msbelle - Apr 09, 2012 9:46:01 am PDT #127 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I just came across a litter of Shiba Inu/Beagle mixes OMG! the cute is ridic..

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Kat - Apr 09, 2012 9:49:21 am PDT #128 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Monique is adorable!

I'm home today with Grace because she woke up with a rash on her upper body. She had a rash starting on Friday and it has grown. So we did Zyrtec and cortisone and got a squeeze in appt at the pediatrician. It was all good until he mentioned scarlet fever (insert freak out), but alas, he too thinks it's just seasonal allergies and has prescribed claritin daily.

He also chatted about her trache as well as the medical protocols and issues with the school. We have another appointment in two weeks, so we'll see him again. He's always so nice. He's like Dr. Charming.


Kat - Apr 09, 2012 9:50:12 am PDT #129 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Oh holy moley. Those puppies are cute.