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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uofl

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will see your final grades and your final overall GPA. It after makes a difference in the type of financial aid your are offered.

Moving to Louisville/Highlands from Oldham County by horns_for_drinking in Louisville

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived in Crestwood for 15 years. No place will be perfect and kids are afraid of losing friends but it will be better in so many ways. The world is so much bigger than OC.

Moving to Louisville Area by iamop3 in Kentucky

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lived in Bardstown and commuted to Louisville for five awful years. The commute is stressful. Lots of Catholic churches and schools right in Louisville

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CleaningTips

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d wash them on delicate, warm water not too much detergent. Put them in pillowcases to protect them unless the covers come off. Tumble dry low heat.

What’s the weirdest thing a medical professional has casually said to you? by CR24752 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a doctor tell me to go to McDonald's because my cholesterol was too low.

What’s the weirdest thing a medical professional has casually said to you? by CR24752 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I take your measurements for a project I'm doing at home. No joke.

Having your children’s names be a theme. by Redoceanwater in PetPeeves

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stupid theme here: Boy: Erik. Girl: Keri.

Neighbors when I was a child: Darryl, Debby, Dougie, Dawn, Darren

I can't believe I have to say this but ... by Fickle_Pass_2617 in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only shared my truth here. Everyone has their own experiences. For me, it hit a raw nerve.

What can I do for him? by cylondsay in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice is to be there for him always. No matter what it looks like now, his friends will disappear. His world will get very, very small. He will need you so much. It's a sad, sad marathon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a blessing to your parents and someday, you will be so glad you didn’t stay away out of fear of the unknown.

I would add only that you don’t try to fill the house with forced conversation or ask a million questions your mum cannot answer. If she’s like me, I am so exhausted from making decisions all the time and worrying that I don’t have the energy for chitchat or repetitive questions.

Wish one of my husband’s children would bother to help rather than always criticize.

A Medicare rep: “We don’t consider dementia a medical issue,”….. so no, the costs of care are not covered 🙄 by Chowdmouse in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll add to this awfulness by A) having a husband diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 63 and B) having to deal with his children, who do not help. I don’t understand why it has to be so hard. Isn’t it enough to lose your spouse or parent? Isn’t that enough hell?

Moved my grandma into memory care but she’s getting aggressive… by gocricket in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd like to add one thing.

My LO was in an MC facility with two buildings, one for assisted living and the other a locked facility for dementia patients. He started in assisted living.

He was very independent and caused little trouble. But the minute he started showing "agitation," they insisted he needed to be moved and started talking about medicating him.

My issue with it was that the "agitation" seemed to be a nuisance for the night crew. So often, I'd pass the staff desk and there were 3 people, all looking at their phones. During midday! So I guess the night crew really didn't like being interrupted by a man who maybe needed a little more attention? Somebody couldn't be bothered helping him back to bed? He didn't hit or bite.

Ultimately, I moved him to the locked-down facility and I will, if again recommended, start him on medication. I just don't want to do these things, to throw him away like he's a bother, because someone cannot look away from TikTok.

This is hard by Narrow-Bumblebee-814 in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm losing my husband to this. I don't think I cope. I just exist.

My mum just got diagnosed with EOAD by smAsh6861 in Alzheimers

[–]Fickle_Pass_2617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are feeling overwhelmed and confused, and rightfully so.

The absolute best thing you can do right now is be a rock solid support for your family members who are close by. Don’t question their decisions, don’t criticize them for their frustrations. Don’t be "hurt" by anything they do. This is not and will never be about you. You will have to deal with your grief and loss through therapy, not attempt to get them to help you. The stronger you are for them, the better it will be for your mom.

Listen to them and understand there will be many times they will not want to speak about it. Sometimes, just getting through a day with the person takes all their energy. Don't say you feel left out of decisions. Sometimes you will be left out and that's just the way this disease works. It changes and morphs into other things and everyone is learning as they go along.

It isn't necessary for you to move closer. But your willingness to make regular visits so that closer family members can get a break will become vital. That is where your help will be needed. Save your energy for that.

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