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I found the toothbrush thing to be hilarious but still pretty gross. I created this thread because I knew that if I was dealing with these issues and was floored by them that other people were out there and probably needed to vent like crazy instead of puking.
Most of us on this thread are dealing with Dementia/Alz patients and that in itself is a challenge all its own. I understand why folks want to harken back to childhood and say things like you did but that really doesn't cut it in our world of constantly cleaning up poop from places you never dreamed it would show up and dealing with our beloved parents who are sitting inside of their failing bodies with their already failed and at least in my mom's case, once brilliant minds.
Please accept our warm thoughts for you and your mom as you and she deal with her Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Crushing, unrelenting pain and you are an angel and a hero for being there for her. Blessings on you both and keep laughing because at the end of the day....that's what this thread is all about! Read through the posts and you'll see what I mean, but be prepared because caring for Dementia/Alz patients is not for the humorless!!
His back is way better and he took a walk last night. He's kicking it right this minute but it looks like he starts work next week. Glad to hear that you guys are good up there by that great marina!
Glad to read he's doing better. Lots of progress in a short time; must have a good caregiver! We're happy the ice is off the lake, and are just waiting for the boat. Hope you're coming soon. Chat with you tonight! A
An elderly couple is attending church services. About halfway through, the wife writes a note and hands it to her husband. It says, "I just let out a silent fart, what do you think I should do?"
He scribbles back, “Put a new battery in your hearing aid."
My mother in law was in the bathroom today while I was folding clothes and I heard the towel closet opening and closing so I opened the door to find that she had finger painted the commode seat and made clay cookies out of you know what. This goes along with the tooth brush dilemma. So sad.
Donatella, We are all so sorry that you are experiencing this craziness but as you well know, it's all part of the disease.
Keep posting on this thread! everybody here has been through the mill with this stuff and hopefully you can find the humor that is absolutely necessary to maintain your balance.
Good Luck and you are not alone and yes it is very sad but please remember YOU and try to laugh at something!
You can call me Monica, I had to use Donaella as Monica was taken (hee hee). I will keep posting here as I feel right at home, finding a community that completely understands, how wonderful is this????? thank you bobbie. Mxo
welcome home monica !! i love this site and everyday i would go there and read whats going on and sometimes put my 2 cents in . it helps my boredom and depressions . enjoy !!!
Allrightie Monica!! You have been welcomed by some of the strongest, funniest and most loving caregivers. More are here and waiting to meet you. Now the Big Question: Do you like boats?
SS, I'm doing okay. The physical therapist is coming in about 15 minutes to see Mom. She seems to be doing well but is tired. I don't have a whole lot of energy but that's nothing new. :) It's a beautiful day here and the trees are starting to bud. That's a very good thing.
working hard to get our boat! hang in there and love on those beautiful buds. I'm heading to nj tomorrow am and I know that nj is going to have an amazing Spring and there's a reason they call it the Garden State!
Angels for you and your husband and healing angels for your mom.
Miz, I think we're all tired, in some way, shape, or form. I'm guessing Bobbie, KB, and Piratess are. I'm looking at mounds of paperwork, still. :( And taxes due soon for both my folks. Just found out yesterday that I have to do them. Not a nice surprise. So...within two weeks. Hope your mom heals quickly. Perhaps the warmer temps will perk us all up. Ready for barefoot on the beach.
Bobbie, I love boats. I have to love them as I am always on some kind of cruise....hee hee. I once posted on Facebook to my friends that if anyone had a shack-hut in Africa to please let me know because I wanted to use it for a bit. Mxo
Hey SS, we are all too pooped to pop and I hear you girl, I hate that paperwork too.
In a perfect world the solution for all of the paperwork would be a Match! match it up with someone with OCD AC. That's the same old OCD but with a propensity for Accounting.
My OCD parents are in Advanced Stage Alzheimer's, and NPD/BPD, and guess who inherited the mess they left behind? LOL. I'm really good at shredding, though. Simplify! Toss. I'm hiring out the accounting, to either the tax lady, or DH. LOL I'm really getting into this purging business. Some day, this will be history. And I'll be on a beach or boat. Ahhhh. Friday I'm driving to Hwy2 with hubby and son to celebrate a birthday. They don't know it yet, but we're going to the beach. Don't think they'll mind one bit! Time for a holiday!
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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I found the toothbrush thing to be hilarious but still pretty gross. I created this thread because I knew that if I was dealing with these issues and was floored by them that other people were out there and probably needed to vent like crazy instead of puking.
Most of us on this thread are dealing with Dementia/Alz patients and that in itself is a challenge all its own. I understand why folks want to harken back to childhood and say things like you did but that really doesn't cut it in our world of constantly cleaning up poop from places you never dreamed it would show up and dealing with our beloved parents who are sitting inside of their failing bodies with their already failed and at least in my mom's case, once brilliant minds.
Please accept our warm thoughts for you and your mom as you and she deal with her Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Crushing, unrelenting pain and you are an angel and a hero for being there for her. Blessings on you both and keep laughing because at the end of the day....that's what this thread is all about! Read through the posts and you'll see what I mean, but be prepared because caring for Dementia/Alz patients is not for the humorless!!
lovbob
ps: do you like boats?
How goes it for you both?
lovbob
Glad to hear that you guys are good up there by that great marina!
lovbob
services.
About halfway through, the wife writes a note and hands it to her husband.
It says, "I just let out a silent fart, what do you think I should do?"
He scribbles back, “Put a new battery in your hearing aid."
lovbob
We are all so sorry that you are experiencing this craziness but as you well know, it's all part of the disease.
Keep posting on this thread! everybody here has been through the mill with this stuff and hopefully you can find the humor that is absolutely necessary to maintain your balance.
Good Luck and you are not alone and yes it is very sad but please remember YOU and try to laugh at something!
lovbob
it helps my boredom and depressions .
enjoy !!!
How's Miz?
You have been welcomed by some of the strongest, funniest and most loving caregivers. More are here and waiting to meet you.
Now the Big Question: Do you like boats?
lovbob
lovbob
working hard to get our boat! hang in there and love on those beautiful buds. I'm heading to nj tomorrow am and I know that nj is going to have an amazing Spring and there's a reason they call it the Garden State!
Angels for you and your husband and healing angels for your mom.
love you lots and talk to you soon,
lovbob
we are all too pooped to pop and I hear you girl, I hate that paperwork too.
In a perfect world the solution for all of the paperwork would be a Match! match it up with someone with OCD AC. That's the same old OCD but with a propensity for Accounting.
love you ladies and hope to see you on the boat!
lovbob
I'm really getting into this purging business. Some day, this will be history. And I'll be on a beach or boat. Ahhhh. Friday I'm driving to Hwy2 with hubby and son to celebrate a birthday. They don't know it yet, but we're going to the beach. Don't think they'll mind one bit! Time for a holiday!