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Every conversation with neighbours all summer, and on his walks he would say’ winter is coming’, even in the heat of summer.Now the ground is covered with snow and it is -30 outside and he looks out and says ’ signs of spring’!!! !
Have others observed this?Any explanations? It is hard not to correct him.
The original question was Early Parkinson w dementia. I have both! Lately, I have felt the degenerative aspects of both! Stiffness, stooped over, and weakening, despite exercising! Gotta keep doing… read more
She basically just leaves him be because he becomes agitated and angry. He's not violent YET. He's very stubborn. Has refused medication, doctors visits. (They just want to take his money ). I'm looking for those of you that have this problem and any ideas on how to handle it.
Check and see if you can get the medication in liquid form. It's easier to put in their drink.
My parents are new memory care residents. What types of activities are your loved ones involved in that are enjoyable and stimulating?
As Barb4 said, that's precious. I can just see the two of you marching around😊 Maybe you should get some tambourines.
He is very paranoid and can get very combative. He is still living in a condo with my mom who has her own issues. Neither can take care of the other. My mom is all for moving into assisted living.
I have bouts of feeling like I am failing him too. Thats when I have "a little talk with Jesus" and that helps me tremendously. Pick yourself up when you have this feeling. Im sure your doing great.
Memory care facilities advertise that they can take care of our loved ones, even to their dying day. But anyone who has a loved one in memory care, knows that, other than providing meals for them, administering their meds, and keeping them in a safe (locked) environment, there’s very limited “caring”. This works ok for the early stages of dementia. Not so much, as the disease progresses. Seems like the only choices are to add 1x1 private care or allow the facility to medicate them until they’re… read more
I have known caregivers who regularly went to Memory home after their patient to visit every day.....
Will she know the difference? It might be good for her
Daily needs like bathrooming, dressing, showering. Doesn’t have medical needs.
It’s a lot of research to find the places to visit and will fit your loved ones needs.. do you need the facility to be secured due to possible wandering?? …are you planning to private pay… read more
Serves no purpose to tell them.
It is simply another hurt in the this journey of the lost.
No Ma'am.
My mom has fallen two times (hemotoma and bruising first fall and fractured spine and sacrum in second fall). Wondering if memory care must report this even though they didn't report her injuries to me.
Yes I'm POA. Thank you I called Obudsman and trhey are very helpful!
He used to be a very clean, meticulous person...Now, he will not bathe or wash..No matter how hard I try he resists..Won't even soak in the tub, as I run water and put body wash in it, in case he enjoys a good soak..He locks the bathroom door and will not let me in..Does not even change his skivvies..And when I tell him he smells like a homeless man, he smiles...
I have gone to sponge baths. He argues and sometimes swears, but I ignore him and get it done. He thinks deodorant is ridiculous but he lets me put it on. When I’m done getting him dressed, he goes… read more
