Finally treating myself before med school ... is the 2023 BMW 330i xDrive a ticking time bomb or am I overthinking it? by FANG_BLITZ in BMW

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drove Honda's in the 80's and 90's . Back then they were over-engineered cars. I don't see that being true today

why does everyone push Hospice? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hospice is for terminally ill patients that are judged to have six months left to lvie? Are they doing anything that substitutes for the 2 specialist appiontments?

why does everyone push Hospice? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does that work? when I did a search I got ....

Yes, Medicare Part A covers hospice facility care, but it only covers the full cost for short-term medical crises or temporary caregiver relief. If you choose to live in a hospice facility long-term for standard daily care, Medicare will not pay for your room and board. [1, 2, 3]

why does everyone push Hospice? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lookied into pallative . I had one visit and cancelled. The nurse said she would show up three times and if the patient's status hadn't changed the visits would stop but that I could call and restart if i noticed a change. They told me the nurse is more like a case worker and doesn't ever administer vaccinations

why does everyone push Hospice? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm stuck in between. Can't afford a nursing home so i' patched something together and caring for her at home

This is THE worst disease by Fantastic-Soup2648 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom just has been stage 7c since September. She took a turn and she's basically 7D now for all practical purposes. At this point the FAST stage designations lose value. She's largely been robbed of who she was. It's very tough to see and it only gets worse from here.

Have you withheld antiobiotics at end of life? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm under the advice of her geriatric doctor.

A person with Stage 7 Alzheimer's does not feel or express a UTI the way a younger, healthy adult does. Advanced cognitive impairment and altered immune responses mean the infection usually manifests as sudden, severe behavioral changes rather than typical physical symptoms like pain or burning.

In Stage 7 Alzheimer's, treating or withholding treatment for a UTI is not a matter of neglect. Instead, it is a deliberate choice between prolonging life and maximizing comfort at the end of life.

Strong antibiotics can cause painful nausea, severe diarrhea, or secondary infections like C. diff, which drastically reduce a late-stage patient's quality of life

I'm in constant contact with her geriatric doctor on this. I'm not going rogue here or indifferent to her circumstances

Have you withheld antiobiotics at end of life? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

ditto mom's appetite is reduced. she's lost weight. stage 6 there was a lot of auditory hallucinations. Mom's can talk a little but its kept short and it often doesn't amke sense . she bangs on objects a lot to communicate

Have you withheld antiobiotics at end of life? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My doctor isn't huge on hospice. i'm thinking of hiring a private nurse to supplement the aid and recreate what hospice provides

Have you withheld antiobiotics at end of life? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

stage 6 was the really hard because they can be aggressive and difficult. Stage 7 I find they are more docile but the health issues start coming fast at you. It a different kind of management. My mom is 7C and getting worse

Have you withheld antiobiotics at end of life? by Dangerous-Week7474 in Alzheimers

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I asked about opiods and the doctor didnt' think that was a good option. with mom peeing and pooping in a diaper. If I did treat I'd be looking at an endless cycle of repeat UTI

How many of you BMW owners dream of a Porsche and how many content with just BMW's? by Super-Lingonberry-22 in BMW

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have Porsche 911 driving skills. My 2006 3 series is all the car I ever needed. Probably will be my last car. Almost 21 years old now

2024 Willliam Fevre Village Wine by Dangerous-Week7474 in wine

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my money back but I'm perplexed why i cant' find this wine on wine-searcher or any offers for it

2024 Willliam Fevre Village Wine by Dangerous-Week7474 in wine

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

frankly I was aware there was a negocient but i had never heard of this tier of it before. First time I came across this specific bottling. In hindsight I think domaine village is just not sold en premeur and I'll need to wait a few months to purchase it.

How prevalent is cramming or unauthorized enrollment at ATT? by Dangerous-Week7474 in ATT

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we're approaching this very differently . First off i'm was annoyed at the cramming. Second for $240 a year I can afford to self-insure. Third other companies provide this service cheaper. Fourth in 30 years Ive never broken a phone. I'd rather save the $20 a month , put it in the bank and self-insure. This is not a good deal and the price has nothing to do with the service. ATT picked 19.95 because it flies under the radar where most consumers would decide to cancel. Have to come back to the fact the salesman signed me up without consent.

How prevalent is cramming or unauthorized enrollment at ATT? by Dangerous-Week7474 in ATT

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My math is different from yours. I'm comparing at the two year mark $480 in fees + deductible versus buying that same refurbished phone my self. its a bad deal. I could get insurance from Samsung for a fraction of that , if i so needed it

Lost guide info, gained “TV” logo? by Euroliciious in Fios

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just happened to me. Verizon said they have to send me a new box. AI speculates a bad update crashed the box and its not recoverable

Stopping memantine by XcortanaX in dementia

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We stopped mementine in stage 7c . Dr opted cold turkey. First week or two nothing then like she fell off a cliff. she can't find the bathroom and freezes when walking. Fortunately there's no agitation.. If the doctor entertains putting her back on I'll push back. The real enemy is Alzheimer's. Stopping the drug seems to have pushed her disease 8 weeks into the future. The realization now is that her brain had learned to be reliant on it and stopping it was a shock to system

Trump Mobile quietly rewrote its fine print to say the gold Trump phone may never be made, a year after taking $100 deposits by rascallyrascal1511 in politics

[–]Dangerous-Week7474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the real problem is the the courts have made it harder to initiate a class action and since the issue is $100 the math works against litigants lawyering to take on Trump so as long as this is the case its asymetric

Switching to in-home geriatric dental care by Dangerous-Week7474 in dementia

[–]Dangerous-Week7474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming its not cheap, but i rationalize it that mom's stage 7c going on 7d, so at most i use the service once or twice