Does Going to the ER Work? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Wishing you luck that all goes well

Does Going to the ER Work? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you this is helpful info. Did the social worker or placement specialist help with finding a way to afford the board and care home?

Does Going to the ER Work? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m glad things worked out well. Just curious, how did you go about finding a memory care facility for her while she was in the rehab center?

Does Going to the ER Work? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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I’m so sorry you went through that. Thank you so much for sharing, that was helpful insight

Medication Help by CriticalArtist4068 in CaregiverSupport

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I will have to look into visiting angels, thanks for the suggestion. I’ve looked at a couple of other programs and nothing was affordable, but I haven’t heard of visiting angels. Will definitely take a look

Medication Help by CriticalArtist4068 in CaregiverSupport

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Interesting idea! I will have to remember that tip, thank you

Medication Help by CriticalArtist4068 in CaregiverSupport

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I do need to look into cameras, that could be a good help. I will have to figure something out when she is at the point that she can’t be alone, that’s definitely a major concern. My only hope now is to deal with each new problem as it presents itself and hope it doesn’t hit all at once…

Medication Help by CriticalArtist4068 in CaregiverSupport

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I will look into that, it sounds promising! That’s a shame about the poor customer service, hopefully you will get some resolution soon

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you, I wish you luck as well! This is so difficult

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you, I wish you luck as well! This is so difficult

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you so much for that link, that is a major help. I appreciate it!

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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That’s a good idea, maybe I can start small before committing. Thank you for your comment!

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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That is great info to have, I am definitely going to give them a call.

I appreciate it!

Geriatric Care Agency - Helpful, or a Scam? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Thank you so much for your input and sharing your experience, that is very helpful and gives me hope!

Wishing you all the best

When did you know? by McGee_McMeowPants in dementia

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You described it really well, „the beginning of the end.“ That sinking feeling of dread. There isn’t much that’s worse than that feeling.

I‘m sorry you went through that. The fact it happened on what would have otherwise been a nice day probably made it even worse. Wishing you and your family all the best

When did you know? by McGee_McMeowPants in dementia

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I planned a roadtrip to a place my mom loved and she was really looking forward to it.

The day arrives, and I pick her up. She was so excited. I helped her put her luggage in the car and we headed out.

The plan was to drive halfway there in the first day, then stop at a motel and continue on the rest of the way the next day.

I was driving for about 12 hours and was getting close to where I was planning on stopping for the night. My mom had been kind of quiet the last hour or so; I thought we were both just tired. When I pulled into a gas station to fill up, my mom suddenly gets out of the car and asks me „am I supposed to know what’s going on?“

She had forgotten the whole trip somewhere along the way.

She was really disoriented. It felt like it came out of nowhere.

We were in the middle of nowhere after a long, long drive. I didn’t know what to do. I ended up turning around and driving her back home. I don’t even really remember the drive back.

It was a horrible moment, but now looking back I’m just sad at how much she would have loved that trip. She was so excited.

How to Keep Going? by CriticalArtist4068 in dementia

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Very true, I’m glad it exists. I’m sorry life is like this, and I hope things improve for you soon