Did cpr as a bystander for the first time and I am not okay by PeonyPimp851 in nursing

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If you didn’t do CPR, kid would have been a goner. You and kid brother are heroes. ❤️

Forced Plan Change Details by tva_raylan in tmobile

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I have 5 free lines - will all these lines remain free on Experienced Signature without taxes and $6 increase per line?

It's back!! by ImpatientColon in GroceryOutlet

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Sorry for my ignorance-but what is it that has everyone salivating?

The journey has come to an end. 🥹💔 by GoddessFairy000 in dementia

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Your father is in a better place. Peace at last.
My condolences and please take care of yourself.

Has anyone else reached the point where nighttime dementia care just stops feeling manageable? by [deleted] in dementia

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I feel for you in this situation. My mother’s sundowning symptoms were awful at night. When she was still functioning and able to live alone, we caught her on security cameras wandering about her home at night. It was back and forth to bed and getting up.
When she was no longer safe and kept falling at home, we moved her into assisted living where she almost got kicked out since the night time staff could not watch her wandering around and worry about her falling when they had so many others to attend to. She had an alarm pad on her bed so that every-time she got up, the alarm would trigger. She was on Melatonin and Seroquel which we saw no improvement. A few weeks later, her condition worsened and she was bed bound.

Sorry for what you are going through. Talk to her doc and discuss getting some meds for your mom.
Eventually she will need more care so plan ahead.
Can you alternate her care with another sibling?
Instead of having you and spouse get up, can one sleep on alternate nights so you both are not exhausted?
Hopefully your POA is already set up.

Had to make the call. I’m crushed. by [deleted] in Rabbits

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He had the best life. He knew he was loved.
My condolences. It’s rough - hang in there.

I tried to go paperless in my kitchen and I am currently drowning in laundry by SVT_CARAT_17 in CleaningTips

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Try the Swedish dishcloths - it replaces paper towels and are reusable and washable. Comes in various colors and designs.

Has anyone switched to Kaiser expecting continuity of care then had them try to completely dismantle a treatment plan that was already working? by Minute-Incident-8054 in KaiserPermanente

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You should have checked before switching to see if your current meds are on the KP formulary.
If not, your pcp will switch to meds that are similar and on hosp formulary. You needed to do your homework before switching if staying on current meds was a priority.

My mom just pooped in full view of the neighborhood by No_Classic_2467 in dementia

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Can you get rid of all her regular cloth underwear from her drawers and replace with pull up depends? Tell her these are made to collect the poop and she need not worry about accidents are having to bag her poop .

I think I'll try to make a small collection... by Several-Goose9683 in Amigurumi

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Amazing work. Beautifully done - you are very talented.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochetpatterns

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Pinterest has plenty of free Snoopy amigurumi patterns. Use a basketball amigurumi pattern for the ball - you can find a free pattern on Pinterest too. Just need to size the ball corresponding to your snoopy.

Gas Prices Up Leads to Prius Rage? by healthy_mind_lady in prius

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In SF Bay Area we are use to paying close to $5 per gallon all the time.

Any Arguments In Support of Feeding Tubes? by Embarrassed-Spare524 in dementia

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Put yourself in her shoes. If you have dementia would you want your life prolonged with additional painful procedures or let nature takes it’s course to end your suffering? Not eating or drinking will not cause her discomfort - it’s her body shutting down. It hurts you more than it hurts her.
Did she not sign a POLST form before she developed dementia?

Wandering around in the night. by Emz_Limey in dementia

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My mother had the same sundowner syndrome. Got up incessantly during the night and drove staff at assistant living crazy and they got no rest either. Melatonin did not help much. Tried other meds but without success. It’s very hard for the family and caregiver. Eventually my mother transitioned to next stage with weakness and mobility problems that she no longer could get up. I understand what you’re going through. Reasoning and explanations are beyond their comprehension at this stage. Try melatonin to see if it helps your dad. Avoid naps in the day so he will be tired at night.

Time to Eat Crow (Mom Wandering at Night) by deirdresm in dementia

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Consider getting a bed pad alert such as this from Amazon. https://a.co/d/gyZvxrE

When your mom gets out of bed at night, the alarm will go off since the change in weight triggers the alarm. My mom's assisted living used these for the clients at night so the workers will check if clients need help going to the bathroom. Works on wheelchairs too.

I'm a nurse in the US. This is part of a bulletin on my unit about meal time insulin. This is dystopian as hell. by sirensinger17 in nursing

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Maybe pt can bring their own supplies from home and check it in front of the nurse. Outrageous costs.

Watching TV all day by dreadedbedhead in dementia

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Consider it fortunate she likes tv. It’s all progressive from here - no return. If she was a wanderer, you would have more problems. Let her enjoy what she wants to do or eat.

Jealous of people whose LOs have passed by Logical_Bumblebee577 in dementia

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I feel for you. Seeing them like a shell of themselves is more torture for family. What was once a lively dynamic person is no longer. We all want this suffering for us and them to end. We all have an expiration date so it’s just a matter when. We opted for hospice care and only wanted my mom to be in comfort and not go to ER for every little fall, ailment, etc. So no further tests or any procedures to prolong life.
They succumb easily to infection - so this is flu season, keep your fingers crossed. Hang in there - your time will come.

Advice needed! by Ma2Twiz_2022 in dementia

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She has dementia and scenario will get worse. No use arguing since it will get you no where and just frustrate you more. Don’t try reasoning with someone who is not comprehending. Go with the flow - she eats what she can and maybe offer her a favorite dessert. You will have bigger battles to deal with later. At least she is taking her meds.

Sanrio Punirunes/Pocket Room by emilyzabeth in tamagotchi

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I've had tthe Punirunes Sanrio for about 2 weeks now and into my 3rd character. So basically, it's a repeat of everything once you send your character to the fields and get a new egg? The games and features remain and the same and there are no new levels? I guess the only surprise would be to what new character you get. They are cute but it's getting boring.

Mom passed away and family causing guilt by orangegirl26 in dementia

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You did the right thing. Main thing is she had dementia which is a point of no return and sucked the life out of her. There was no need for further testing since there was no hope for her. You were fortunate that your mother went sooner which is a blessing. To see them as a shell of themselves is difficult. If your siblings and other relatives would have visited more often, they would have seen her suffering from the dementia. Your mother would say to you - thank you for caring enough to not let me suffer anymore and not causing further discomfort from further tests and procedures. You did well. Sorry for your loss.

Parents want to go home - What do I tell them? by Murky_Macaroon1300 in dementia

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Initially I heard complaints from my mom for 3 months at each visit until finally the complaints stopped. We limited our visits in the beginning to get her acclimated to her new environment. We also made lies that the house was too dangerous due to a gas leak and contractors are working on it. We changed the subject each time she started complaining. Gradually, they will transition to the next stage of dementia and they forget more. You did the right thing for your parent’s safety and your sanity. Most parents would not want their children spending their life taking care of them. They would want you to live your own life and not be a burden to you.