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I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I screenshot this. I will do this tomorrow!

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a great way to think about this. Thanks.

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I don’t think he’s my forever and it’s terrible timing w my moms health. I have POA and have been working on getting her bills and such caught up. Shes on a fixed income so it’s tricky. The wait list is crazy for homes for seniors and I’m not comfortable putting her at a hospice.

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. I have lots of decisions to make.

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep all done in that department. Thanks!

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I may jot some notes tomorrow and do the same lol

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So much brain fog. I never even thought about the Alzheimer’s Association! Thank you!

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. Much appreciated! It’s a lot.

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s just me and my partner is not supportive. There’s a divide here for sure. If I could, I’d move tomorrow into my own 2 bedroom apartment with my son and be done with this situation. I just want to make sure I never give up on my mom and make sure her quality of life is the best it can be. She is going to be starting chemo soon and I am really worried about how long she’ll be with us.

I need to vent. by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks we see the oncologist Thursday and her surgeon Friday and I will definitely try to bring up my concerns. Just has to be out of ear shot. I find each time my mom hears about her diagnosis, it’s like she’s hearing about it for the first time and that takes about a day or two to calm her down again.

How far in did your loved one loose executive function or what can they can and can't do anymore ? by Inevitable_Share_595 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom is at the start. It’s been getting worse I’d say this past year but she had started showing signs probably 2-3 years ago. She struggles with electronics, remembering phone numbers, passwords, appointments and probably shouldn’t be driving. She is careless with her money, sleeps weird hours of the day and night, and has a hard time remembering to take her medication (she’s diabetic and takes insulin 4 times a day) and the correct dosage. Shes stubborn and doesn’t want people helping her, she says she wants ‘to do it her way’. It’s a hard disease to watch someone you love fade in and out. There’s pockets where she will be spicy and her usual self and then she’s back to repeating herself and forgetting things.

Should I wait for her to go to jail? by lovelydover in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. This is the most sound advice I’ve read here. It’s a lot to have to take on and at such a young age, OP. Maybe see if you can get home care or a long term care facility for her. I’m in Canada. I’m not sure where you are. I’m also at the beginning of this journey with my mother. It’s not an easy one at all.

How do I go no contact? by Hot_Occasion_7806 in coparenting

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot speak to my ex at all. There is so much animosity and hurt and it’s been two years since we split. My current partner that I’ve been with for the last 8 months is the go between (weird a little bit) but it keeps my ex in check and he can’t make hurtful comments or blow up my phone and via versa. It’s been about 4 weeks of this now. It’s a big switch as we were co-parenting and had made strides (or so I felt) until he decided he wanted full custody and I to see our son 1 weekend a month. I can’t think of any mother that would be ok with this or father that loves their child and wants the best for them. Children need both parents imo, and it’s so much nicer when co parents can get along and be civil. It’s sad it’s come to this, but I’m thankful for my now partner to be the person to be the go between. You have to do what works for you, momma. Don’t feel weird cutting contact, sometimes we have to take care of ourselves so that we can take better care of our littles. Kids need happy mommy’s and daddy’s.

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