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We went through a lot when my grandmother came down with Dementia. She was never formally diagnosed. She was a strong-headed woman who made little time for doctors, but it was definitely a case of it being a duck.
It was very hard as her memory and physical abilities faded.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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At least Kabu Wiley is still a loving person, I know it does not seem much,but as you know it is not always the case . Do try and have short break some days, as you know it is a constant drain on the carer. Yes I think it is alright to talk about this, you are the one under the most stress. At least Wiley appears to be able to conjur up a solution to the imaged mishaps. Take care.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 27, 2018 at 1:15 AM
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Re: Oh, dear. It's getting so one can't tell dream from reality.
it will be better when he lives all dream.
posted by
Kabu
on October 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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I know darling that everyone has been affected by this rotten thing, it is just that writing about it relieves a bit of stress.
posted by
Kabu
on October 26, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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I actually wish he could reach the stage when he lives completely in his own parralel world. he breaks my heart when he asks me if he will get better.
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Kabu
on October 26, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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Re: lovely write dear friend and uplifting.
unfortunately all the relatives and his friends have run for the hills. Thank you to VET affairs for giving me the help that I do have.
posted by
Kabu
on October 26, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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Kabu....My heart aches for you.... I went through this with my Mother during her last 3 years...when it slowly chipped away at my Mom's persona. One positive thing was she forgot she smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day when she awakened one morning. And she never smoked another one.
I would start each morning with a prayer for her, and for God to give me the strength and patience needed. God's got to give you a great dose of strength.
And family members must give their share, no matter what.
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on October 26, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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My heart goes out to you. I am familiar with it. And now my daughter's FIL has it. i have often wondered which is worse, to be fully cogent and lose the use of your body, or the other way around? I have seen both, too much. Hugs to you, dear.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on October 26, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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Totally understand what you are going through. Been through it with my Dad, one of my sisters, and worked for a time in an Alzheimer's unit. My thoughts are with you both, always.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 26, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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Oh, dear. It's getting so one can't tell dream from reality.
Hugs.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 26, 2018 at 1:39 PM
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