Elder-caregivers

Glamrock

(11,994 posts) Thu May 6, 2021, 09:25 PM May 2021

I had a post today that was posted just to blow off some steam...

And I’m reading the replies...and I’m tearing up man! You are all absofuckinglutely amazing. I can literally feel the love and concern you are all putting forth...and I’m blessed to be part of this community. I just don’t have the time to respond to each of you, but know how deeply I’m affected by your words. I thank all of you for the concern, the suggestions, the advice, and the looking out for Mrs. Glam. I’m crying over hear, man. And thank you all for the love that has flowed through your posts. I’m forever grateful.

Sincerely,
Glam

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I had a post today that was posted just to blow off some steam... (Original Post) Glamrock May 2021 OP

I have not seen your post today, but know that vibes for healing, for courage, for strength, and niyad May 2021 #1

I did read your story. It tugged at me. Lots of love here man, for what you're going through. SWBTATTReg May 2021 #2

Glam, I saw that post and did not respond because, well---it struck a little too Atticus May 2021 #3

Stay encouraged, Glamrock. littlemissmartypants May 2021 #4

All I can say is....it's always been my experience that you get what you give. BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #5

"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make"-- the Beatles ShazzieB May 2021 #6

After decades and decades, I still really like Winnie and his friends. BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #7

niyad

(119,877 posts)

1. I have not seen your post today, but know that vibes for healing, for courage, for strength, and

Reply to Glamrock (Original post)

Thu May 6, 2021, 09:31 PM

May 2021

endurance, continue your way. Huggggggs.

SWBTATTReg

(24,085 posts)

2. I did read your story. It tugged at me. Lots of love here man, for what you're going through.

Reply to Glamrock (Original post)

Thu May 6, 2021, 09:34 PM

May 2021

Atticus

(15,124 posts)

3. Glam, I saw that post and did not respond because, well---it struck a little too

Reply to Glamrock (Original post)

Thu May 6, 2021, 09:53 PM

May 2021

close to home. No one's experience is the same as anyone else's, but I have sorta been there done that.

This may not at all apply to your situation, but in mine, encouraging, i.e., scheduling, hydration---water consumption---helped ease the disorientation and "hallucinations" somewhat. Also, research the side effects of any med or supplement Mom is taking. In our case eliminating one gave us another year of lucidity.

Again, this may not apply to your situation but, in ours there was a period or two of attempted violence towards us. This is not that uncommon. There are actually cases of serious injuries or even death caused by a belligerent hallucinating parent.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. They---the real "they", before dementia---would want you to.

I hope something above proves helpful.

Atticus.
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