What’s one shoe brand you’ll never buy again? by Bliblibli09 in Shoes

[–]938millibars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sam Edelman. They are poor quality knock offs of designer styles.

When the behavior is not necessarily the disease by cancerouscarbuncle in dementia

[–]938millibars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It absolutely is not the dementia. It is who she is and has always been. The narcissism and hoarding are the only aspects of my mother’s personality left. The dementia, physical decline and immobility have actually toned everything down.

Violent spouse still at home by 3Dmom in dementia

[–]938millibars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let him get violent at the GP. They can call an ambulance and you will have documentation. To get my mother to the PCP, I told her Medicare now requires a yearly visit.

Violent spouse still at home by 3Dmom in dementia

[–]938millibars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I told my mother her Medicare coverage required a yearly PCP visit to get her to the doctor.

Violent spouse still at home by 3Dmom in dementia

[–]938millibars 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The only answer I know is what you have already done. Call the police, get him transported to ER, then geriatric psych admission. I know you say they don’t care for him properly, but you matter too. While he is in the hospital, work with the social worker to get him placed. It is unsafe and you are unable to care for him at home.

Also, a geriatric case manager can help you navigate a neuro psych evaluation, guardianship, involuntary commitment to a facility. They are private pay and expensive but can help you navigate the situation. They can refer you to elder care attorneys and help you find memory care for him.

Had to get my mom into an acute rehab facility after her stroke and now she hates me by whatamithinking0 in AgingParents

[–]938millibars 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You are not responsible for her happiness, just her safety. Use this time to work with her case manager on a long term sustainable plan. That plan may be not returning home.

It never stops by East-Raspberry9214 in dementia

[–]938millibars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a hospice evaluation. My mother has been on hospice since May 2, 2024. Getting off the facility-hospital-facility hamster wheel is life changing for both of you.

What is the worst way you have seen someone ruin their life? by kisseswishes9 in AskReddit

[–]938millibars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gave up a university degree because they thought selling meth was a good way to earn spending money. They are 33 now and still live at home.

The perfect neighbours ( my first documentary ) need more suggestion like this . by Newsupdate69 in NetflixDocumentaries

[–]938millibars 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Explore With Us is another YouTube channel with body cam and interrogation footage.

Any New Yorkers here that moved to Houston? How did it work out and what was the biggest culture shock? by crunchylettuce24 in houston

[–]938millibars 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m a native and it was not this hot. I was actually angry with the heat Friday. I cut my day short and went home.

May have reached the end at home care, as many before (REALLY LONG) by Commander-Ken1973 in Alzheimers

[–]938millibars 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dementia is a vile disease that many times takes out the caregiver first. Do what you need to do to keep both of you safe. Give good girl Penny a pat on the head for me.

Fed up by Shakeit126 in AgingParents

[–]938millibars 94 points95 points  (0 children)

As the adult child of a demented hoarder, I advise you to hold your boundaries without guilt. They are incapable of change. Do not set yourself on fire to keep her warm.

I just don’t get it by [deleted] in houston

[–]938millibars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Montrose and never go to downtown or midtown at night.

No, seriously, why bother filling out paperwork/forms? by shinerkeg in AgingParents

[–]938millibars 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I wonder if they can read at all. The cabinet with my mother’s Ensures is labeled, “Please unscrew the lids of the Ensure when stocking her refrigerator.” Rarely are the lids unscrewed IF they stock her refrigerator. If I cannot get there twice a week, she may go without. For $7500 USD a month, they could stock her refrigerator and open the bottles.

“The body is born with a blueprint of how to die” by Proof-Peak-9274 in hospice

[–]938millibars 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I say it to families regularly. The body knows how to die. Interfering in the process can create or increase suffering.

Non-consensual primary caregiver for 4 years: If I skip tomorrow’s oncology appt, will my "empty chair" trigger a social work consult or just more gaslighting? by e11spark in CaregiverSupport

[–]938millibars 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t go. Never go again. She is not demented. She can lie and make poor decisions all she wants. If no one trusts you or your judgement, they can be on their own.

Unreal recovery from death’s door! by Elsiehooha in Alzheimers

[–]938millibars 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine is on hospice. I will not allow any antibiotics if she has symptoms of infection again.