***Official Vintage "Shoot the Breeze" Thread!***
09-08-2004 | 08:23 PM
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From: Corona, CA
Patty,
Sorry to hear about your dad. I know how difficult it can be, we are dealing with my moms parkinsons. Diagnosed about 7 years ago. At first her meds worked great but like Alzheimers it is a degenerative disease and she is slowly getting worse. If we can do anything to help let us know, even if it's just someone to vent at.
Tell Andy Happy Birthday!
Dave & Paula
Sorry to hear about your dad. I know how difficult it can be, we are dealing with my moms parkinsons. Diagnosed about 7 years ago. At first her meds worked great but like Alzheimers it is a degenerative disease and she is slowly getting worse. If we can do anything to help let us know, even if it's just someone to vent at.
Tell Andy Happy Birthday!
Dave & Paula
09-08-2004 | 09:18 PM
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From: Loveland, CO
Thanks, Dave. What happens with Parkinson's? Is that the muscle degeneration disease?
BTW Vintage, Andy did not have a Happy Birthday. He was a wee bit pouty. It's hard for him as a daddy, having our 17 year-old daughter pay less attention to him because she has a boyfriend. She has been going with Brandon for almost 2 years and she was with him last night when Andy, our son and I went out to dinner. They made it to the restaurant when we were all done. I wonder if I'll take it as hard when our son has a serious girl friend.
BTW Vintage, Andy did not have a Happy Birthday. He was a wee bit pouty. It's hard for him as a daddy, having our 17 year-old daughter pay less attention to him because she has a boyfriend. She has been going with Brandon for almost 2 years and she was with him last night when Andy, our son and I went out to dinner. They made it to the restaurant when we were all done. I wonder if I'll take it as hard when our son has a serious girl friend.
09-09-2004 | 04:20 AM
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From: Philly (Narberth)
Originally Posted by tommyra,Sep 7 2004, 09:08 PM
....received a call from our son stating that Myra's dad had walked away from the place he is staying. ....
) gardens and finally turned up hours later. This was our first hint that some diagnosis was needed... 
09-09-2004 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by paS2K,Sep 9 2004, 07:20 AM
Our first tip-off was during a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC: He wandered off into the (huge ) gardens and finally turned up hours later. This was our first hint that some diagnosis was needed...
) gardens and finally turned up hours later. This was our first hint that some diagnosis was needed... 
09-09-2004 | 06:34 AM
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From: Central Massachusetts
Originally Posted by paS2K,Sep 9 2004, 07:20 AM
My older bro-in-law has Alzheimers and has recently gone to a VA facility....could no longer be managed at home. Our first tip-off was during a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC: He wandered off into the (huge ) gardens and finally turned up hours later. This was our first hint that some diagnosis was needed...
) gardens and finally turned up hours later. This was our first hint that some diagnosis was needed... 
09-09-2004 | 09:20 AM
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From: Arlington, VA
Hey, Y'all - we haven't heard from Granny since she came back from Texas. Or was supposed to last Tues. Check in, Granny!!
Here's what she posted on 9/1:
"Okay gang, I'm off on Pee Wee's great adventure to Texas. If I'm not back by Tuesday, I've decided to stay. I going to try to hook up with at least one of our Texas Vintager (rjosey) since she's right on my route. For our peeps in Florida, GA and SC, take cover and be safe. Until next time......"
Here's what she posted on 9/1:
"Okay gang, I'm off on Pee Wee's great adventure to Texas. If I'm not back by Tuesday, I've decided to stay. I going to try to hook up with at least one of our Texas Vintager (rjosey) since she's right on my route. For our peeps in Florida, GA and SC, take cover and be safe. Until next time......"
09-09-2004 | 09:29 AM
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From: Smalltown
Patty,
I read your posts about your visit with your dad. I know it's hard. When Rick's Dad passed away suddenly, we all realized how bad his Mom's Alzheimer's was. We had to tell her countless times that her husband had died, as she just didn't remember. (She didn't attend the funeral as she was in a rehab due to a broken arm.) It is a very sad disease.
You constantly have to repeat yourself, or answer the same questions over and over, and it's draining.
It's hard to keep them oriented too. If he can keep to a routine with a miminum amount of changes that helps. Also be sure the house has plenty of pictures of family members around.
If for any reason he has to spend time away from home, especially in a hospital like environment, expect the confusion to worsen considerably for that time. Happens to older folks, often, even those without Alzheimer's, but seems worse for those with Alzheimer's.
I read your posts about your visit with your dad. I know it's hard. When Rick's Dad passed away suddenly, we all realized how bad his Mom's Alzheimer's was. We had to tell her countless times that her husband had died, as she just didn't remember. (She didn't attend the funeral as she was in a rehab due to a broken arm.) It is a very sad disease.
You constantly have to repeat yourself, or answer the same questions over and over, and it's draining.
It's hard to keep them oriented too. If he can keep to a routine with a miminum amount of changes that helps. Also be sure the house has plenty of pictures of family members around.
If for any reason he has to spend time away from home, especially in a hospital like environment, expect the confusion to worsen considerably for that time. Happens to older folks, often, even those without Alzheimer's, but seems worse for those with Alzheimer's.