tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post2174751317420839022..comments2023-10-31T10:41:17.893-04:00Comments on Drivin' 55: Living With Alzheimer'sDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04787912254932077059noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-28704834197609567172009-08-01T10:13:27.997-04:002009-08-01T10:13:27.997-04:00My Mom had Alzheimers so I know what you and your ...My Mom had Alzheimers so I know what you and your family are feeling. I follow another gals blog about her Mom and will send you her blog when I pull it up later this week. Lucky you even get a rest for 8 hours in todays times. When we meet up in Sept for lunch with the little kids feel free to bring your Mom with us if you can manage two at once. I found some Alzheimers groups are great for the families and I use to be involved in the one here in Atlanta years ago when I first lived here and did a panel for them. I usually do the Alzheimers walk in the Fall.<br />JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023307609205834495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-3277791010960443822009-07-31T20:56:20.448-04:002009-07-31T20:56:20.448-04:00I can't imagine what this must be like but tha...I can't imagine what this must be like but that photo is wonderful!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675628951190424720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-52099324085774227542009-07-31T12:34:22.331-04:002009-07-31T12:34:22.331-04:00While my grandma did not have Alzheimers, she was ...While my grandma did not have Alzheimers, she was 93 when she died and needed a lot of care, especailly in the last couple years of her life. It was really tough on my mom.<br /><br />I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.imomhttp://imom.typepad.com/dilusions_of_everything/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-7711016722433381682009-07-31T07:16:04.117-04:002009-07-31T07:16:04.117-04:00Lord knows it's a daily struggle, but I thank ...Lord knows it's a daily struggle, but I thank him in advance because the experience is making me stronger everyday.<br /><br />I'm a caregiver for my Grandmother she has Alzheimers...The hardest job I've ever had! Love will make you move the world if you have the ability to do so...<br /><br />Blessings on your journeyDevyneCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555064838806730292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-33705659961533481202009-07-31T01:45:06.593-04:002009-07-31T01:45:06.593-04:00Hang on, for as many insane moments you will have,...Hang on, for as many insane moments you will have, you will see little snippets of that person, who you care for so dearly, peaking through. I just buried, last week, a parent with Alzheimers and although it was a trip through hell and back, the memories and moments of laughs and tears, are worth being with them when they need you the most. Remember the Lord won't ever give you more than you can handle. Stay strong and God Bless your journey.Sugar Creek Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222665539668451285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-36595746085913608982009-07-30T23:53:45.910-04:002009-07-30T23:53:45.910-04:00I know how difficult it is; my mother-in-law has A...I know how difficult it is; my mother-in-law has Alzheimer's. It can be so frustrating and exhausting. My mother-in-law eventually had to go into a nursing home last year when my father-in-law couldn't care for her anymore; she's doing well there and my FIL visits her every day and helps her eat her meals. We visit her too, and he often brings her up to see us at our home as well. <br /><br />I admire you for taking care of your mom at home - it is definitely a full time job and very hard. We took care of Mom for a few nights when Dad was ill and it was not easy so I can only imagine how it is to do it full time.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-64716145183728800202009-07-30T23:04:24.300-04:002009-07-30T23:04:24.300-04:00Gosh these are tough things to hear. Knowing that ...Gosh these are tough things to hear. Knowing that your loved one is so confused and scared is hard enough but to have so little respite...<br /><br />It is similar in the disability field. Respite has been cut to the bone and many families are pushing to cut employment services in order to pull money back into respite. In which case people would lose job opportunities, we would lay off, more folks would need respite... It is hard... The pie can only be cut in so many pieces. <br /><br />Chin up Deb. You're doing something remarkable and if she knew, she would be so grateful.Asthmagirlhttp://www.asthmagirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-77993073649642212572009-07-30T22:11:23.332-04:002009-07-30T22:11:23.332-04:00I understand your feelings as my mom lives with us...I understand your feelings as my mom lives with us and has Alzheimer's. <br /><br />In the past three months we have seen tremendous changes and there are days when it is so frightening to watch her slip away. <br /><br />It's that role reversal thing - now it's my turn to care for her.Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629491545803637567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-2616309263318765842009-07-30T16:43:41.193-04:002009-07-30T16:43:41.193-04:00You are a wonderful daughter and the care you are ...You are a wonderful daughter and the care you are giving is so needed and I am sure in her own way, is very appreciated. It is my biggest fear in life, that I will grow old with no one there to take care of me. <br /><br />You always have us to vent with and to understand what you are going through.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896061515444647254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-22935221110378542722009-07-30T16:43:25.632-04:002009-07-30T16:43:25.632-04:00It's heartbreaking, I agree. What goes around ...It's heartbreaking, I agree. What goes around comes around in this world and when you need help, it will be there. Tenfold, I hope.<br /><br />I'm glad you reminded us of your situation. You'd never know from your posts that things can get that bad. It's a testament to your good naturedness! Hugs to you, my friend.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-79837782858087803372009-07-30T16:41:56.620-04:002009-07-30T16:41:56.620-04:00I am so happy that you are doing this 'series&...I am so happy that you are doing this 'series' of information. It is something that needs to be out there...I appreciate it and I look forward to hearing more. Take care Deb and God Bless you and your family. I will be thinking of you...joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-521050395584958542009-07-30T15:43:24.400-04:002009-07-30T15:43:24.400-04:00It's one of those diseases that touches everyo...It's one of those diseases that touches everyone to some degree. Watching someone who guided and nurtured you into adulthood become mentally dependent is heartbreaking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036374022323687122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-78999116039881988452009-07-30T14:39:55.712-04:002009-07-30T14:39:55.712-04:00What a beautiful post. It must be so difficult, an...What a beautiful post. It must be so difficult, and I will pray for your family.<br />TeresaJMJSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224031416055733338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-48830460810174936662009-07-30T12:50:05.262-04:002009-07-30T12:50:05.262-04:00It is, without a doubt, one of the hardest jobs th...It is, without a doubt, one of the hardest jobs there is. I wish I were closer--I'd be happy to give you some well-needed breaks. And keep your sense of humor as well. Very necessary.Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-76998430978645742442009-07-30T09:32:29.404-04:002009-07-30T09:32:29.404-04:00I'm so sorry you have to see your mother go th...I'm so sorry you have to see your mother go through Alzheimer's. I can only imagine how painful, frustrating, and difficult all around, that it is. A good friend's father had Alzheimer's and she saw him through it, alone. I'm grateful you have your husband at least; small concession, I know. My prayers are with you all.Jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172034972414945913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-45950550153353401102009-07-30T09:17:19.358-04:002009-07-30T09:17:19.358-04:00sorry ment a MONTH for 8 hours respite... unreal.....sorry ment a MONTH for 8 hours respite... unreal... sighLaura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-33304691761107435812009-07-30T09:16:26.672-04:002009-07-30T09:16:26.672-04:00i so understand... i spent several years working t...i so understand... i spent several years working the alzhimers unit at one of the many nursing homes i have worked in it is so hard and so challenging... thank god for respite care and i am appaled that they have cut you to 8 hours a week...you have taken on a burdon that is totally of love and people dont like it or dont always agree with me when i say this... but there may come a time that you can not care for her at home and there is no shame in seeking outside help or care...for many it is because of wandering and the violence that some have with this horrid diease and for others 24 /7 care just becomes too much... we used to offer week long respite care at one home... i dont know whats in your area but sometimes the bit of time is enough to recharge the batteries for another spell of total care.... i wish i were closer i could do some sitting for you to be able to get a break, if only to go out to eat or to the store thoughts hugssssss and many prayers.Laura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-12551524545326870952009-07-30T08:59:41.787-04:002009-07-30T08:59:41.787-04:00Its so hard to see parents age and when they are n...Its so hard to see parents age and when they are no longer themselves its even harder. I stopped working to spend the last few months of my dad's life helping take care of him and then just when we (my sister and I) thought it was safe to exhale, mom died.<br /><br />(((Deb)))Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289333711053350323.post-70232278467660038832009-07-30T08:36:40.299-04:002009-07-30T08:36:40.299-04:00I can so understand your issues. I do not have Al...I can so understand your issues. I do not have Alzheimer's directly (at the moment) but struggle with the caring of my Mom every day. Phone calls, confusion etc....thank God my brother is there to deal with some things. He has his own issues.....hang in there. You are a good person to take this on.Nurse Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346292708968902104noreply@blogger.com