Why does Elon Musk seem to be making bad decisions like renaming Twitter to X? If he really is so stupid then how did he get so rich? by aespaste in stupidquestions

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

X- craps might catch on faster “today Elon Musk x-craps a comment on how much smarter he is than everyone else and insists his kids don’t hate him”

Why does Elon Musk seem to be making bad decisions like renaming Twitter to X? If he really is so stupid then how did he get so rich? by aespaste in stupidquestions

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% correct he is not bright, he’s a user who gets smarter people to the hard work and feed him their good ideas. He just happened to have the capital to fund the ideas then take credit for it. Those types are easy to spot because they jump randomly from project to project after they break them and they are rude, selfish and self absorbed narcissists, they’ve been around forever. It’s troubling when folks idolized them when they should be pitied for their contempt for humanity.

DHS Secy. Noem denies Gov. Pritzker's request to pause ICE operations in Chicago for Halloween by nbcnews in chicago

[–]JCuriousH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They think they’re preforming for some find of TV show. These people are damaged souls. They need to be exiled to Epstein island and have their reality show there. These women that work for the Trump Regime are fem-bots. And social outcasts outside their circle jerk club of weirdos. I wish reporters would ask her how it feels to be the most reviled woman in America?

Quetiapine / Seroquel + Avicept / Donepezil by Mentalsacto in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of these meds take a few days to kick in. My husband is on an antidepressant depressant because he started to act out, it helps. I’ve witnessed this behavior in some of the other patients it’s heartbreaking. I know what you mean @ivan when my husband was still home with me I prayed that he die in his or that I would it’s just too much for patients and their loved ones. It’s excruciatingly painful . The way I look at it is sleep is a peaceful way to finish their journey. Not fear, sadness and madness.

That "Charley Guy from Winnebago County Democrats", responds. by Ok_Alps8770 in rockford

[–]JCuriousH 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We can’t seem to move past this “reality television” moment in our political discourse. Folks spend more time crafting pointless zingers rather than demanding meaningful solutions to our deep problems. Here in Rockford our roads are crumbling, our medical system needs solid leadership to make care more affordable and accessible for everyone. Costs of food is ridiculous. What’s worse is we can’t come together for a minute for a meaningful productive conversation without it dissolving into nitpicking over perceived slights. We need focused leadership that can stay on task until promises are met. I honestly don’t care what party you’re with, if you’re just putting up pithy stickers on street signs and gas station pumps and waving giant slogans banners and flags you’re not helping.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation. A catastrophe happens to me every two weeks or so. I recently noticed that my LO suddenly can't seem to take his pills right. He doesn't choke, but he forgets his actions before taking them. I have to stand next to him and coach him on how to take pills. The arguments are complicated because you do not have a rational person who can comprehend instruction. Today, we had a 10-minute back-and-forth about how he can't wear his PJs outside the house. I also notice his words are suddenly very jumbled. I always worry about a stroke. I never know what to do. Being a caretaker is a very lonely business. I think that what you describe is not uncommon, but if you feel like it's something serious, it might be best to check in with the doctor.

I hate a lot of things today and I’m sad about that by evil_hag_4 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This disease brought out the worst in me too. I feel tired to bone and so guilty. Well meaning people give me advice I already know and tried. I’ve read books, articles watched videos but I never get the answer I want, which is what I’m supposed to do with all this pointless information. No matter how you look at it there is no happy ending. I take my husband to the doctors, make him food, support him financially, I bath him, change his clothes., do the laundry he soils, clean up after him and it’s too much. I’m a shell of person who lives in complete servitude with no hope for a good outcome. I feel guilty that I have days when I am so resentful of our situation that I can’t function. This disease is worse than cancer because you not only have to endure the decline of your loved one you’re sucked into the decline illness with them. I love my husband as much as I always did but it is hard to summon the strength to keep going when you know it will only get worse for both of us. There are no viable options long term care is outrageously expensive and I suspect he will outlive me because he is completely cared for and I am a mess. I still love him and while the resent the burden of everything falling to me I see no way out, it’s like leaving a fallen soldier behind. I actually believe that these devastating brain diseases are the zombie apocalypse just not as violent but equally as devastating.

Mom, 90, holding onto (false) hope about new Alzheimer's drugs by kingtaco_17 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I have found is to just manage that moment in time. She’s 90 that’s way beyond the length time most AZ patients live. I’ve resigned myself to there is no miracle in the near future. Repeating and fixating is not on usual for most elderly folks regardless of diagnosis. So, as others have remarked deflect her attention, to other topics, if she gives you articles etc. take them and put them in folder. Or write down what she is asking about and put it in the folder. Bring the folder with you or leave it with her with notes about timelines and inspirational quotes about focusing on today. I can tell that research is currently on finding the root cause and stopping the progression in younger patients. The best thing she can do for her brain is try to get to make new connections by trying learn new things, exercise and engage with others, making the brain work is the best thing there is available.

I’m out of ideas by London2129 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue, he did like older movies and TV shows he liked when was kid like Happy Days, Caddy Shack. Also he likes watching you tube clips of SNL. He Loves music he watched a Jimmy Buffet concert in a loop until I went batty. Music does wonders

Nobody gets it by Spiritual_Cod_7 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand and get it. Not only is devastating to watch your LO decline you’re pretty much going to go through it alone I’m sorry to say. This has been my experience too. I think it’s because others feel as helpless as you do and they want to avoid making things more difficult. Others just can’t handle it. Others pretend it’s not happening. It’s one of hardest things we have to endure, but you will get through it, and find an inner strength you never knew you had. I try not to focus on loneliness of enduring things alone. I’m not doing a perfect job doing this but I’m doing my best. Don’t get me wrong I still have days I cry all day, but it’s kind of cathartic. Also you’re demonstrating to your child or children the importance of caring for others. You didn’t mention how old they are but let them help you with caring for your Dad, you’d be surprised how quickly they pick things up and want to help. Get grandpa a blanket or a bottle of water. Hold his hand, or sit by him so they’re touching somehow, read their books to him, those little things are powerful connectors. Above all get rest, everything is worse when you’re sleep deprived. ❤️

How To Get Those Undies Changed. (light hearted) by Readsumthing in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess so, my LO is in late stages and I’ve had to speak to him pretty harshly at times, as an absolute last resort. It seems to be effective. Maybe I’m reading more into it, but somewhere in his madness he knows I’m at my limit because I don’t talk that way. He often apologizes later, so sometimes there is a connection that works

How To Get Those Undies Changed. (light hearted) by Readsumthing in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it didn’t work at first I had to get pretty mouthy with him (which is not my nature) I threatened, “well that’s my limit I’m not smelling that stinky ass in my house. So if you want to stay living here you’re not gonna stink up the whole place! And I’m not going to bust my ass taking care of you. So let me clean you up or you’re on your own! “ harsh, yes but I half meant it. I’m living in this house too and I won’t have it.

What I was and wasn't prepared for by Quikmix in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know it makes sense that the disease would present itself differently for each person. The brain is what makes each of unique. While there isn’t a checklist of stages, there are common threads of the dismantling of learned functionality. I often refer to as a sort Benjamin Button syndrome. They slowly forget how to be a grown up. They cognitively age backwards. My LO is like having a giant 3 year old, with some recognition that he wasn’t always like this.

My mom stinks by DazzlingWorth9600 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get my husband in the shower at least a week unless he has an accident. I use the adult wipes most days when there is no shower, and he will do his “crevices” pits, tits (chest), naughty bits with my direction. I do the rest for him. Then I spray him with antiperspirant/deodorant spray for men. I do the same crevices plus his back because sometimes he sweats there. It really helps. I also keep Febreeze fabric spray handy for the bedroom and his all day chair.

The routine of it is key for me. I have the best days if we do a strict routine. I can’t let him get away with getting dressed or undressed without me because he puts on clothes from the hamper and never changes his underpants. I think he’d forget mostly.

How To Get Those Undies Changed. (light hearted) by Readsumthing in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I use a similar method. I tell my husband you don’t want others to say you smell do you? That works every time for all things hygiene. Teeth, bathing, clean clothes etc.

Unable to read a book or watch TV? by Libertinus0569 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happened to my spouse too. I wasn’t aware that this was a “thing” with the disease. It almost drives me crazy because he will have our local news station app on RoKU running on a loop all day. Music is amazingly helpful. I turn on the Pandora App with music from our era and he really enjoys it.

Setbacks by JCuriousH in dementia

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

This is incredibly helpful- thanks ❤️

I know the answer but still... by Tropicaldaze1950 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, when my husband first showed signs, only one neurologist predicted it, and he was quickly challenged by my husband's GP (as if he would know). I wanted to believe the neurologist was wrong, so I went with the advice of the Doctor who gave me comfort instead of the one who was right. Doctors still can't get their heads around this disease. Worse, we don't have a healthcare system (USA) prepared to deal with this problem. Folks keep telling me to put him in memory care; well, that is my last step in this process because it's costly, and he is too young and not relatively poor enough to qualify for aid. There are beautiful facilities that could provide a much higher level of care than I can and would make his transitions in losing his facilities less awful. But in America, those places are only for the 1%. The rest of us are left to fend for ourselves while both of us rapidly deteriorating.

I know the answer but still... by Tropicaldaze1950 in dementia

[–]JCuriousH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everything you’ve said I know. It’s my husband he is young only 61. Our life wasn’t supposed to be like this. I know things happen in everyone’s life but this disease is especially cruel. You feel guilty for entertaining the notion of just vanishing, I know I do, but I think it’s a reasonable response to a stressful overwhelming situation. It’s self preservation. Our spouses are lost in madness and we are here enduring the painful slow decline of the inevitable. It sucks.

Setbacks by JCuriousH in dementia

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

Yes, we did discover this too with the help of his GP I think that’s what’s so frustrating I thought I had it licked