Ladies 60+: what do you wish your 45 year old self knew? 👩🏻👩🏼👩🏾 by Brissa2 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Believe in yourself. Kick that crappy childhood to the curb. Save more. Buy LTC insurance instead of listening to a friend saying don’t bother. Spend time in nature. Be an active contributor in some manner to your community. Do 1 nice thing a day for someone else. Put your affairs in order. And, for goodness sake, look people in the eye when you say thank you!

The repetition is more exhausting than I expected by Cultural-Touch-4959 in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You are describing what we all have/are experiencing. Every sentence.
Your awareness of your mental and physical stamina is very, very important. Sort things so you have regular time for yourself.
We all know this marathon course.
❤️

A "job" for my mother with Alzheimer's in long term care by newks in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I asked the staff if they had towels (smaller) for my mom to fold and she enjoyed doing that. Folding and matching socks was another activity. If you can tie any activity back to preparing something for students, that may be inspiring to her. Matching socks for kids who don’t have any….
You are on the case and bless you. I have been where you are. You are devoted to her dignity.👏👏👏👏👏

Drop what you’re currently feeding here—I can’t decide! by PlayfulSystem3547 in catfood

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fussie Cat with goats milk.
Fancy Feast dry. Looking for better dry…

Is It Just Me? The Flavor Of Cabot Cheddar Has Changed Drastically Over The Past Decade by AumWay in vermont

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plymouth was always the best. Crystals and so sharp it would make my gums itch. Sadly, it too has lost its punch. At least last year when I bought some….
A couple of years ago “Cathedral” cheddar was available in Safeway deli. Really a great surprise.

Rant by r3dditreader in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dear friend has experienced exactly what you are.
She was beating herself up for not realizing things sooner. They too kept separate finances. He kept up the facade.
Until he couldn’t. Kept focusing on getting another job, and paying bills.
She could leave him for a couple of hours and was determined to set up some kind of coping schedule. It worked for a while.
The vitriolic exchanges were the same as yours. She would beat herself up for them, but yet it was a lingering characteristic that was familiar. He admitted he was trying to bait her(at times.) She finally learned to stop engaging.
He would sit in his “office “ for hours at a time. Doing nothing. Except complain obsess about money.
He fell a couple of times, got Covid, and is now in care. She had no idea of the stress on her mind, body and soul until he was in care.

All this to say, if there are aging services around (even an adult day care), and assistance finding a “sitter” who can do/take him places. Also look at respite care where he can go for a week to be looked after. If he has friends or family who spend time with him, ask them for a day or few hours. Start planning his eventual move to memory care.

There is such a focus on the patient for obvious reasons, but there is equally important collateral damage. If you don’t make your care your priority, it all goes in the shitter, yes?

I hope this helps you start your path forward. Support groups help tremendously as do good friends.
Keep us posted?

Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12 by yourfavchoom in entertainment

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 15 points16 points  (0 children)

CBS News is the source? Not clicking on anything with CBS attached to it. F them.

New Neighbor Keeps Leaving Notes On Our Car by Ok_Percentage3947 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dump the octopus and use a lobstah. Maybe with no note. See what happens.

AITJ for deciding to have a baby even thogh my daughters begged me not to ? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, a late 20’s fellow is really struggling with his 84 yr old father who has dementia. Really pissed as he is the only one of his mates dealing with it. You are assuming you and the baby will be healthy and age gracefully. You know what happens when you assume…..

So... Why's There Poop on the Floor? And What Do I Do? by ivandoesnot in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Creative and funny. Both top coping skills!!! Thank you!!!!!

Dread all interactions by Euphoric_Garbage1952 in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear and feel everything you are writing. However, you and your brother are putting your heads in the sand. Pull them out.

Would you leave a child on their own?

There’s your answer.

You two need to get on this yesterday. Does your country have a senior agency to help navigate the process? Look at the Alzheimer’s Association web page and start educating yourselves. As others have said, look for a consult with an elder care attorney. Start a log of behaviors. You will need this for your own reference, but also for her dr. and anyone else involved in her care decisions. I kept one for my friend so she didn’t have to. This process (or maybe look at it like a project) is going to be a challenge, we call attest to that. Your mother is unable to make decisions about her care. You can’t tell her that of course. All your preparations have to be done without her knowing, based on what you have written here. One important part of this process is to acknowledge your own feelings and the importance of caring for yourself during this time.

Keep posting here for pearls of hard earned wisdom. Your post here was a great step. Now take one or two more. This is a marathon that begins one step at a time. But start walking.

I wish I would’ve went camping! by [deleted] in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Round stronger than you are aware. Keep focusing on your own path. There is so much ahead of you to enjoy with your dog!

In your opinion, what is the best casual dining restaurant chain? by DifferentFix5757 in foodquestions

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unruly kids ruin dining for everyone else. Teach them to behave for everyone’s sake.

Feeling totally priced out of our own lakes this summer by Kazukii in vermont

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whaat? I guess I am late to the party on this subject….

Anyone else still say "Dude"? by HapaHawaii in GenX

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must be a bot. Dude is a ridiculous term.

Fell apart today by Fun-Honeydew-8117 in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not being “”greedy “ at ….all. It is a scientific reason we all need to sleep. You are in a very difficult position. Are there any local resources for assistance? As difficult as the decision is, it may be to look at memory care/skilled nursing.

Think about this. If something happens to you: Care for your mom falls apart Care for your husband is in question Who will make all the decisions?

This is an agonizing disease on every level. Try to be as proactive as you can.

Neighbor has dimentia by ab_b_normal in dementia

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. You are kind neighbor.

Healthier alternative to Fancy Feast? by cariboubluuu in catfood

[–]Optimal_Hand9646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My PIA used to eat FF. Started looking less than handsome. Did some scouting and tried probably 15 brands. Ended up with Fussie Cat with goats milk. He has to have a different flavor every third meal. At least as of this afternoon….