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Birds of a feather??? Like my chicken pic???? Ya, I think that's it....
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Didn't get to go to the beach on the bike today. Hubby is on call this weekend. Can't be moer than an hour from the plant he works at. So we went to the commissary............and he was hungry for sweets, evidently. I shop ahead and he pushes the cart behind. As we were putting groceries away, I saw all he picked up behind me........like shopping with a kid.

He talked with bro today, the co-executor. At least theya re on the same page somewhat and hubby felt better, so he is taking a nap. Poor guy, I know where he is. Neither of us slept well last night......trying to figure out what was in mil's head before she died.......things left unsaid on her part........enough to drive one nuts.

My sister once told me a funny joke, which I can't remember, but it had to do with women having a lot of boxes open in their brains to deal with different shit all day long. Men only had one box open at a time. That's how hubby feels right now, and his sister tries to open all his boxes at once, and he admits he can only have one open at a time. Makes him tired. Enough whining for now.......later.

Ladee, right now I feel like your chicken................love it.
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Seeme, since you and hubby ride, you'lll appreciate this, if not being totally appalled... the R.O.T. rally is in Austin this weekend, estimated at least 150,000 bikes in full veiw ..... so many of them come thru here on the way to Austin... just hearing all the rumbling of so many bikes got my head and my heart all aflutter.... so I got out of my car, and gave them all a titty shot with my granny bra on... they loved it !!!!! Honked and gave me the thumbs up... I left before someone called the cops....for those that don't know, I rode Harleys for 20 years before I got clean and sober....I'll miss all that until the day I die...not the drugs or drinking, but all the other stuff... YE HA...
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Ladee-I will give everyone a kiss on the top of the head from you! And just so there's no confusion, Jam can come over and kiss everybody, too! LOL Rebel went to work with hubby this morning, but wouldn't get out of the truck. And a 120 pound dog lays wherever he wants! So, one day at a time. Next time he is bad, I am going to whisper in his ear that it's alright to go. Maybe that's what he's waiting for.
Loved that the checker had fun with you Ladee. But I think you are on a slippery slope - taking off your bra at the end of the day, and now flashing the bikers. JK I feel bad for you that M makes you feel like a housekeeper. She doesn't see how important you are to S and how much your being with him means. Please know that you are important, and special, and loved. Hugs.
seeme-hugs to your hubby. This time is hard on both of you. I'm glad he got someone in his family on his page, though.
The graduation party was fun. Good food and cake. Damn, I can hear the gym calling.
Goodnight, and better tomorrows.
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Notlike, maybe I've slipped over the edge and no one noticed.... hmmmm.
Thanks for the validation... I needed to hear that.... I can go in there Monday and start over.... love ya...
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Ladydee, I think we should have t-shirts made saying, "I AM A CAREGIVER , DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO YOU ARE PISSING OFF." sorry the foodstamp not working correctly. He may have to call them or does he have to activate a card of something by calling a number? It has been a very long time since I had to use foodstamps n back then it was paper money.

For some reason hubby didn't check on the form at the mnl's doctor while I was in Atlanta. Trip was fine all the way up until exit 46 and the heat was on! Bumper-to-bump, stop-n-go-stop-n-go until I was litteraly getting sick to my stomach. I only had about 6 more exit to pass before reaching mine n it took forever. I even took my head rest pillow that had lavendar scent n still felt like I was on a boat while the water just swoosh back n forth. Like watching the cars go by in other lanes while it seems I was going backwards. I finally made it to the hospital parking deck and was just sick. I have driven in similar mess before but it didn't take as long last time n it was 9am so the traffic should had been less trafficky! Went to get my lab n as soon as I got into the dr office I started getting sick again. They r running looking for a plastic puke container n brought some crackers n water. I personally had already spotted the sink if push came to shove of upchucking time. My blood sugar had dropped to a 50 as well. When it rains it freaking pours. After about 10 minuets I felt like I was getting some color back on my face. Lab results wasn't ready n she told me next time maybe I should take Dramine n that they set up my next yearly appointment around 1pm so that I can leave around 10am from home n miss the traffic, hopefully. That way it will be a 6hr apart from my prograf med v.s 12 hr apart. Plus, I can go ahead n eat their n miss the lunch hr traffic too. Anyway, waiting on Piedmont Hospital clinic to call back my results. Hey, if the kidney could handle all that traffic from hell it sure as got to have another 9lives. Who ever say's they like living in Atlanta had got have something wrong with their wires. ; )
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Omg ladee!!! I love it!!! Oh I wish I was that brave just to cut loose and do something like you did. How could anyone be appalled?? YOU ROCK!!!!!
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opps! I forgot to mention while up in Atlanta, they got on to me for cancelling my skin dr appointment. I told her that I passed last yr n not like i got any abnormal spots. She said that with the meds I take that I am 400 times more at risk for skin cancer from the sun. I guess I will have to re-make that appt. I am also going to a caregiver conference here and get this, the guy that help wrote the book 36 hr will be their too. I'm excited to go n learn new idea n what they have to offer. Hubby will be taking care of his mom that day.
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Lisa, it's real simple, wait until you see about 20 bikers all riding together... jump out of your car and WHAM, pull the shirt up and there ya go... they loved it... they were smiling and even the bitches on the back gave me a thumbs up... they recognized scooter trash when they saw it.... made my day.... can't wait to tell M.... NOT REALLY, ya'll know better... and don't worry , no way would Seeme be appalled, I can hear her laughing now... everyone on this thread knows that I am what Jam calls The Problem Child.... but damn I do have fun....happy to see you posting here.... come back and tell us how ya are.....
Lildeb, sorry traffic was so bad... it's like that in Ausitn when I have to take my son to the Dr.... I hate it... my hands are sore from holding on to the steering wheel.... that's when I am an old lady, not a retired biker chick.... LOL....
Let us know when you hear something.... and by the way, my name is pronounced lalalalalalalala dee... everyone thinks it's pronounced lady, no way, that sounds boring......but you can call me ladydee if you want to.... it is fine with me.... and get that other Dr. appt. that is nothing to be lax about.....
Hope ya'll all had a good day, I did..... hugs across the miles....
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Cmagnum, good for you sticking up n letting him know what you r going to do as for tax wise. I bet you feel a lot better to getting that off your chest.

Ladee, you r one of those special care-givers that r hard to find for you care about your client as a family member. As for some of those at a NH they too tend to get burned out n some could care less attitude yet, they do get to go home whereas, us that r stuck 24/7 is a different story. I know, bla.bla.... ; ) I am glad you told her that if she raised her voice one more that u were leaving. That will give her somthing to chew on for a bit. As for burning the tires, I have done that while leaving hubby with his mom. He is starting to see more clearly of his mom n how AD is having an affect sometimes. She does has her good moments n some nasty bad selfish ones too. Just go with the flow n at least she knows to have some respect for you or you will be like burning rubber. : )
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I was not appalled, Lade, LMAO. I didn't mind not going to the beach as I would have watched everyone else. Can't stand to get wet and have my thighs rub together.......no fires allowed on the beach!!!! And the guys that went got drunk, but they had fun. I read all day and hubby slept, watched TV, chilled, grilled outside. Nothing else to report. Hope everyone gets some peace and quiet today...........later.
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Seeme, you didn't sound like you wanted to go anyway, so it all worked out.... and I KNEW you wouldn't be appalled, only cheering me on..love ya
Cleaning Fairy showed her ass up here today.... Damn it... so more later.....sorry no more biker fun today.... hugs across the miles to everyone..
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lildeb, yes I do feel better after telling my step-brother that I was filing my mother's taxes from now on married but separate. My step-dad will not like this when he learns from my step-brother what his tax bill is for 2011 which is based on his income which she is not benefiting from at all.
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Sounds like ur keeping them on their toes and i been needing a ride to grocery store like bad today and its hot today. so far no help looks like i a walking it lol.
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Thank you for asking. I'm new at this and have not excepted it yet, it still seems so surreal. I had to get my mother a month ago after she wore out her welcome everywhere else. I am the last stop. I didn't know about her condition until she was here. Her boyfriend told me she has been this way for awhile, but he didn't tell me until she got here. From what I can see, it's sundowners dementia and she's like Jeckel and Hyde after 5pm. My sister tried to help her before she came to me, had hospitalized her for a few days and the Drs at the hospital called it dementia, but that's the only Dr report I have on her condition. She was so angry at my sister, she left her and I had to and went to her sisters (my aunt). Her sister called me and told me to get her, she was too old to care for her, so here we sit and I don't have a clue where to start. I just sit and cry most of the time, this stranger is not my mother. If anyone will give me some advice on what to do and where to start please email me at . I don't think she's bad enough for a nursing home yet from what I've read what others are going through. Thanks.
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bekkwalk: Talk to your local social services and your local area on aging. Stay in touch. There's a lot of support here.
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bekwalk, Welcome! You will find lots of help here. You can vent all you want to.We all do. You have a hard road ahead of you. I know this for a fact. The first thing you have to do is accept that your MOM will not be the same ever again. Learn all you can about dementia. You will find lots of advice on ways to handle this horrible thing. My Husband has Frontal Vascular Dementia & Alzheimer's. If I can help you in any way way please let me know. Wanda B.
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bekwalk, first, who has POA? Find a Dr. in your area, hopefully one that specializes in elder care. have a complete phsical and eval done... then you will have a starting place.... And yes you are feeling very overwhelmed right now, but you have done the right thing asking for help... no need to do this alone... others will have suggestions also... some may email, but most may just answer on this thread.....
If she has Alz or dementia, all the moving around will have her very confused. the sooner you set up a routine the better for everyone involved.... they function much better when there are few surprises... same time to eat, if alt all possible,med times the same, bed time, maybe after her eval, she will be given some meds to help with her nightime anxiety... but sometimes nothing helps, I am not trying to discourge you, just want to be honest and not let you think there are magic pills for any of this... sometimes it's trial and error and most times a crap shoot... the meds available are not for Alz/dementia, but it's all we have available... that's why I stress having a Dr. specializing in elder care... He or she will be more knoweldgeable about meds....side effects, ect....
I don't want to overwhelm you with suggestions... so first get POA, then medical POA, is that what's its called???? tired this evening brain not working.... then get her to a Dr... let us know what you find out and we'll help all we can... just try to do first things first.... then we'll help you with a plan..... no two are the same, so like I said, it's trial and error...
I do have to commend you for at least trying... and if it comes down to it. there is no shame in putting her in a NH, but we will encourge you to be her advocate , and to be vigilant about her care.....It all feels endless and too large right now...but you are trying, and you get my thanks for that.... so let us know something and come back and we'll give you much needed hugs....
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bekwalk, in the upper right hand corner of this page is a search site. I would encourage you to do a search on dementia and and a search on sundowners. Who has durable and medical POA ?
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I have durable POA, I made sure it was the first thing I did when I when I picked her up. She was running scared so I took advantage of it and told her if I POA I could protect her from everyone else. It worked.
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I was told the durable covers everything including medical.
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bekwalk-welcome, and please keep coming back. Lots of good advice here, and support, and even though you may not beleive it right now, even laughs. Hugs.
Parents had a video chat with the granddaughters tonight. They hadn't done that in awhile. I asked my sister to set it up, and she came through as usual. I am so lucky to have her. And seeing the girls always does the parents a world of good.
Quiet day here. Even got a nap. I keep dreaming I missed my classes at the gym. I am strange, that's for sure!
I kissed Rebel and hubby on the head for Ladee and Jam. When I explained, hubby just shook his head and smiled. That's his way of saying Okay, You are Strange, but I married you, so I love you. I am lucky for having that man.
Guess I'm feeling lucky tonight. Maybe I should get a lottery ticket! Oh, if I could just be lucky for a few days. I wouldn't even ask for a whole week.
Goodnight, and better tomorrows.
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bekwalk, I am glad to hear that you have durable POA, but you are also going to need medical POA if someone does not already have that. It will help you protect her even more and help get past all of those doctor/patient privacy hippa laws.
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Usually a Durable POA covers financial. Better read over it carefully to see if it says anything about medical.
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I meant to say that usually a Durable POA only covers financial concerns.
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bekwalk~Good for you on getting the DPOA first thing. Ladee is right on getting an evaluation. A neurologist is a good choice to take her to for Alzheimer's and dementia evaluations. Also with sundowner's syndrome, I have found the the best thing to do is to first agree with the halluncinations, don't try to talk her out of it because she sees what she sees and hears. Do try to reassure her that you are handling the situation and that everything will be okay. Redirect her attention to something else by having her fold laundry while she watches a T.V. program. If she is pacing, then give her something to do that involves activity. My father would spend a large amount of time using a tea towel or a dust rag wiping the walls down or a counter as long as my mother was in the same room as he was and she was also doing some type of cleaning. Medication may also help to lessen the symptoms of sundowner's. As Ladee said a schedule and routine is important so establish a schedule ASAP. Let us know how things are going. I know it is overwhelming but we can all offer suggestions and support you through this. Keep in touch♥!
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ok I just read over and you are correct, Durable POA only covers finacial on medical, not medical desisions. I will have trouble getting her to sign another since her lovely boyfriend scared her by telling her I could steal everything from her with a DPOA. She's regretted signing it and tells me all of the time I'm not in control of her life. Her talk of driving her van scares me although she hasn't tried yet, I see it coming. She homesick for wherever her mind is telling her is home and it changes often. I did the cleaning trick yesterday and it worked. She cleaned all of my kichen cabnets and was proud of the dirt she removed that wasn't there. One of my biggest problems to date is her two-faced ways. She very loving towards me and then gets on the phone with family or friends and complains I treat her poorly, hold her hostage, wont give her freedom, steal or hide her possesions, that she hates being here, etc. At first it made me angry and I thought she was doing it on purpose, but now I'm seeing a pattern but I still have fear of somone believing her causing me problems. Her boyfriend told her she has dementia and every day she stresses on it and I have to reassure her she doesn't. It completely freaks her out to think she might.
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Would she see an MD for a checkup and have the workup for dementia so she would know for sure-I am sure her friends and your family know that she is not being mistreated -her bf sounds like a real problem I hope he is doing things for her to give you a break-she might be lying also about what he is saying ther since she does that with you.
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Hi all..happy Monday..not!.. Hubby got home Friday night brother showed up Saturday..Saturday evening he calls and says dad is not speaking..I get over here and ad is totally out of it in the ozone somewhere. Think he had a TIA.. His Bo and heart rate were up but as I talked to him he started coming around. Called hospice nurse to come check on him ..by the time she got here his vitals were good and he was able to speak a little. So..emergency averted.. Gave mom her little anxiety pill to keep her calms dn stop he reform having a TIA too while this was going on.. Sunday was uneventful. Yay.. Since 2 am dad has been talking and needing to get up..a little while ago he told he was late and that he need to get to his first day of school. Told home he had plenty of time..he is obsessed with time..
God bless..ladee love the image of titty shots! I would ave been one of the bitches waving! Lol so glad you slept ..you needed some down time. You are so special..what a loving caring person you are! Hope today it is easier with S and M...
Notlike..glad you are to tired to fight..makes life easier on your emotions.
Seeme..prayers for our and hubby..know it is exhausting and frustrating..love the story about the boxes..how true it is..
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Hello All! How am I today? First day back from vacation with my Husband and Mother to go visit my inlaws. My Mom is so sweet and I love her so much but she has been with me for 7 years since Dad died and my Husband I have no life anymore.

I'm tired, often irritated, blood pressure high, wishing I could run away and feeling guilty because I simply am tired of coping.

So, I guess I feel like most of you! It's so hard sometimes.
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