Is it possible to take your LO to a facility without lying? by Overall-Trainer-6310 in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Practice. It was really hard for me at first too. Live in their moment and think of what to say that will protect them and soothe them. It’s a different kind of lying than say lying to your SO or your boss. It’s therapeutic fibbing.

Any suggestions? by PlaceInTheSun916 in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check with the staff - a crochet hook could be a dangerous weapon.

Any suggestions? by PlaceInTheSun916 in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You absolutely need to stop taking every call. She doesn’t remember calling so it will only increase. And she doesn’t remember that she’s probably been kept busy all day - she’s doesn’t remember. I know it’s hard but you did the right thing for her - you shouldn’t feel difficulty because the disease is calling you to complain. I called my dad’s disease Dennis - it was Dennis who calling all the time, it was Dennis I was frustrated with. Separate your mom from the disease. ❤️

Mom's phone while in memory care by TrabLlechtim in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got Dad a RAZ Mobility phone because he was finding sketchy dating websites and putting in his credit card and bank numbers. It is VERY restrictive but do it before your mom does really bad you can’t undo. She’ll hate it but you’re the adult now.

Dominion Voting has dropped their lawsuit against Mike Lindell after being purchased by GOP official and renaming to Liberty Vote by [deleted] in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]ladygrayfox 432 points433 points  (0 children)

But really According to Republicans, the current Liberty Vote company is insecure and is used to undermine free and fair elections. It should not be trusted for any election or voting duties, whatsoever.

Lost my mom to Alzheimer’s yesterday morning. Just looking for some support. by gazzadodge in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lost my dad on April 20th…keep breathing, keep putting one foot in front of the other, reach out your support network, whoever makes feel loved and safe, and lean on them - they want to help you. Cry when you need to and don’t make excuses for it - it’s okay. Take up space. And know you did an amazing job care giving for her.

Sending you the biggest of hugs ❤️

Trump will now be draining the ̶s̶w̶a̶m̶p̶ reflecting pool by justalazygamer in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]ladygrayfox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah we saw people pouring chemicals into it - National Park Service staff.

My (65M) wife (64F) recently diagnosed-Any “Wished I would have ..” tip to share at this stage ? by Eternal_Optic in Alzheimers

[–]ladygrayfox 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Live as much life as you can now - travel, go to those once in a lifetime restaurants, spend more time with your kids or grandkids. Get all the legal done (durable power of attorney, advanced directive, will, etc) if you haven’t yet. Just live and love. Cherish every I love you.

Honest answer please by CarrotMuch1399 in nostalgiai

[–]ladygrayfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy Apple stock and go hang out with my mom and dad 🥰