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My mother in law wants to go back home after3 nights 4 days. We are afraid she will not want to come back with us. Her previous home is unsafe. Should we return with or without her?
I bought my brother a med box that had a beeping alarm and a flashing light. He had am and pm meds to take and the appropriate box of pills would light up and flash. And the alarm would continue for… read more
Hubs (54yrs) often wants to go home (we've lived here 44yrs)
Does he pack his bags? My wife has done that a few times.
How do you cope with "Sun-downers". My husband wants to go "home" everynight. He even packs things he is taking with him. Every trick I know does nothing to help.
My wife does the same thing. I found talking to her, walking around and showing her pictures of us in different parts of the house helps.
I sold my home to care 24/7 for her. I've tried to rationale with her but nothing works. I can't go out & leave mum alone. She's like a toddler pushing her boundaries.
I feel I have no me space. I sit at the park bench across the road when I need a breather.
I don't know how long I can take this crazy world of dementia before I go completely crazy. I've learnt all about the illness so I can manage my mum the best I can. I try and see things from her mind set but it's becoming tiring &… read more
It sounds like you need some inhome help, maybe a friend of your mum's, or neighbor, that could fill in for you so you could get some "me time".
I am afraid all the time.
Feeling worn out on this caregiving journey. Needing to get a new hip(me) doesn’t make things any easier!
He doesn’t want to leave our home and just wants for me to take care of him. Caring for him is slowly killing me. Any advice?
I've had to make the decision myself. Only it's for rehab not memory care. Mike doesn't want to go but I think it's the best thing for him right now. My fear is he will give up and not try to get… read more
My dear husband has become more confused and night times are especially difficult as he gets up several times wandering in our home of 37 years. My concern is that if he went into a MC respite for 2-4… read more
This seems to happen mostly at night or early evening. Also, he sometimes thinks there is another Robin besides me? Thanks for any & all ideas.
All great ideas! Thank you so very much for your help.
Hub’s doctor finally agrees that he needs to see a neurologist for a MRI. He is resisting any exam or meds. Doctor wants to rule out several possibilities… basically FTL, early onset ALZ or tumor. So close to a dx and yet so far. Any advice from those who have been there?
Lynn, my friend told her LO that his MRI was necessary because the doctor needed to know what kind of medication he needed and the MRI would help with that information. He probably has Frontal Temp… read more
I feel bad. I brought my dad into our home. He was a farmer. He had cattle and cats he watched over. It was getting expensive to let stay at home. Letting him stay at home by himself, wasn't an option anymore. At our house, I feel guilty. He's just sitting around like a rock on a log. He loves walks, cat rides, shopping, church and meeting new people. I tried to get him to feed our cat. Started out good. Now not so much. Sometimes, he will work on a puzzle. What do others loved ones… read more
Sorry to hear that Muggy! Hugs to you! ❤️❤️❤️
