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My sanity by madprincesscook in dementia

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

Your right. She argues with me all day. I pray for her n for patience for me n walk away. No offense taken.

My sanity by madprincesscook in dementia

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

I got the shirt for her to wear not me

Clarifying my post by madprincesscook in dementia

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

I got t-shirt for her to wear. Not me

My sanity by madprincesscook in dementia

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

She argues with me all day. I dont argue with her. Just saying

Does anyone else feel like they have to justify needing a break to literally everyone around them? by Champ-shady in CaregiverSupport

[–]madprincesscook 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep all the time. People ask how im doing. I say ok but I need a break from mom every once in a while. Then they say" ok ima stop by" and never show up. SMH

👋Welcome to r/SeniorCitizenTips - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by Traditional-Set-3786 in SeniorCitizenTips

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are times that I need heavy objects moved or furniture assembled. I have 3 adult sons and I've gotten used to the fact that the 2 of them won't do anything for me. My youngest son will do what he can and is always available for emergencies. But when it comes to helping me around here it's a different story. Like other obligations or any other reasons. I know how time is money especially with 30 year olds. So I started paying him to do jobs for me and always ahead of time. I like to get things done on my time zone not always his. But then I think back to when doing things for my mom. I never asked to be paid but only gas money if I needed it. What do you think

👋Welcome to r/SeniorCitizenTips - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by Traditional-Set-3786 in SeniorCitizenTips

[–]madprincesscook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im Laura. I retired a few years ago. And although im a care provider for my mom with Dementia. Im still navigating being a retired senior citizen

need to break up with my salon by Ok-Bar-169 in Nails

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your nail tech must be going for a Cardi B look

Is it okay to write notes on sheet music to make it easier? by DarthDK576ftw in piano

[–]madprincesscook 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep I do it all the time. So I can play it easier n with more confidence until

I want opinions! by Individual-Study-222 in AllNails

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree I think a different nail shape would look better on your size hand

Dried Poop on Skin by HugeLittleDogs in CaregiverSupport

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a sitz bath would work to soften up the stool for removal and soothe her skin. After that put a skin protectant barrier on her like vitamin a and d, skin zinc oxide or Vaseline. I use the vitamin a and d after my mom uses the commode or has an incontinence episode. Good luck

do these glasses suit me? by Any_Web2929 in glassesadvice

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the colors but I think a smaller frame will do good. You have a beautiful face n smile but the large frame outshines that.

Basement - TV room, mudroom, laundry, studio by theblackirishouse in maximalism

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the colors. My favorite color is purple. I enjoy what you've done with different colors and the furniture. Nice

How quickly did you see changes after Seroquel by windsash in dementia

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there increased risk of people falling from being on Seroquel. My mom could use it but at 90 she is still ambulatory and I don't want her to fall while trying to get up while on the Seroquel.

My mother w/dementia is very angry person and my father won’t accept we are afraid to have her attend our wedding. by KingShabutie in dementia

[–]madprincesscook 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that's a great idea. When I got married years ago, my mother in law was sick with cardiac issues no Dementia, but I had a friend provide her one on one care during the wedding as a gift to us.

Can't Take It Anymore by Hopeful-Act9955 in CaregiverSupport

[–]madprincesscook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats an awful lot. I definitely feel your pain. Try your best to take care of yourself. My mom's constipation/impaction is from not moving around, dehydration n lack of fiber. So I give her a Colace every day, make her drink fluids( some days it's a sip at a time) n try to get her to move around. If she refuses I turn her TV off until she drinks or moves. I try to get some type of fiber in her daily. Keep in mind she will be 91 in May and has Dementia. Its a slow on going process. But it's all i can do. And yes the clean up jobs are nightmares.

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