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09-09-2004 | 09:32 AM
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From: Rockwall, TEXAS!
Well, Granny called me on her way back to VA Sunday evening but they were running late and so didn't stop. She said she'd get online to let everybody know she'd made it back okay and I haven't seen her online yet. They were planning on driving straight through (3 drivers in the group - probably didn't take the S2000) 
09-09-2004 | 09:41 AM
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From: Arlington, VA
^ You are so right...routine is key. I've noticed with my aunt, 96, who doesn't have Alzheimers, but does have pretty much complete loss of short-term memory, that she gets "scared" and confused when she is taken somewhere unfamiliar, even downstairs in her facility to have her hair done. She has to be reassured at those times. She doesn't see well now, which makes it harder, because she is afraid of falling. And, of course, she asks the same questions over and over...it does require patience. But she is happy overall, for which I am very thankful.
09-09-2004 | 09:49 AM
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From: Bowie
I'm here, just too tired to type. 3800 miles in 4 days with 2 drivers; the bod said "make this your last time doing something like this." Sorry I didn't get a chance to stop to see you, rjosey, wish I would say next time but I don't think I'll be doing that again. Report will come later, hopefully with pictures.
My heart goes out to all the folks dealing with aging parents. You really find out what you're made of going through something like these illnesses.
I should be back in the saddle next week.
My heart goes out to all the folks dealing with aging parents. You really find out what you're made of going through something like these illnesses.
I should be back in the saddle next week.
09-09-2004 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MsPerky,Sep 9 2004, 10:59 AM
^ OK...thanks for checking in. I was a bit worried that you didn't make it back!
Speaking of worrying, I'm figuring Dean must be one of the ones without power. Let's hope he checks in soon.
09-09-2004 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by grannyrod,Sep 9 2004, 12:05 PM
Sorry 'bout that, didn't mean to make you worry.
Speaking of worrying, I'm figuring Dean must be one of the ones without power. Let's hope he checks in soon.
Speaking of worrying, I'm figuring Dean must be one of the ones without power. Let's hope he checks in soon.
I have a friend on another forum who lives in Tampa. He's been offline since Friday, turns out he was without power all this time. 198,000 customers without power just in his power company's area alone; 6 million in the state.
And Ivan bears ever closer...
09-09-2004 | 12:36 PM
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From: Rockwall, TEXAS!
Originally Posted by grannyrod,Sep 9 2004, 11:49 AM
Sorry I didn't get a chance to stop to see you, rjosey, wish I would say next time but I don't think I'll be doing that again.
09-09-2004 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Lainey8484,Sep 9 2004, 09:29 AM
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.
I'll keep the routine advice in mind for the future. Thanks Deb, too.