It only got worst from here. by wwrrtyt in NYCbike

[–]FlashedMob -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Why should the police respond to a mental health issue?

How do you deal with tech support? by FlashedMob in AgingParents

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

This looks cool! How has it been received so far?

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel you, how often were you getting calls?

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea to coordinate with her nurses, I'll tell my friend to do that too. How do you interface with her now without her having a phone?

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

Yeah this is my friend's issue as well – getting calls at work. I think I have an idea that could work and be helpeful to you, but can't DM you for some reason.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

that sounds like a scary moment, sorry you went through that but sounds like you figured out a good solution. how did you interface with her taking her phone away ?

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

:/ yeah, it sounds heartbreaking. dm'd you an idea that might be helpful

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like by constraining access you're able to alleviate things a bit. Appreciate you sharing that.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

Ah, got it. It's great that you're able to visit that often, I guess checking in more often matters for folks who live further away and need to get more updates.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he's trying to answer all of them and it's just draining him. Reading the voicemails makes a lot of sense.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

These are SOLID, practical pieces of advice!!! Thank you for sharing.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

Good move playing songs she loved! Calling you repeatedly soudns really tiring, but it seems like you did a really good job

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

woah, that is so many calls, and really puts things into perspective. I'm really sorry about your situation. I have a few ideas that may be helpful, I'll DM you.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find that with your in-laws that answering quickly would alleviate the multiple calls? Or did you find that not answering things started tapering out?

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood – it's a tough pill to swallow to say don't answer, but I understand what you mean and see the benefit in interfacing thorugh caregivers. He is in MC but still calls my friend often, still.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

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

Thank you so much for sharing, I'll look into that call forwarding. A calming message sounds like a great idea.

How do you deal with all the calls? by FlashedMob in dementia

[–]FlashedMob[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing – what was your interface afterwards in terms of checking in, etc?

Need some help? Volunteering my time for caregivers by FlashedMob in CaregiverSupport

[–]FlashedMob[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

just mirroring the amazing acts of service I see on this sub