My mom didn't believe that anything was wrong, so I asked for the full battery. What I thought was beginning Alzheimer's turned into "moderate cognitive...
In a message dated 11/5/2009 9:50:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, audrey.sauer@... writes: I'd go the more complete testing route. Be aware, when they go...
1) Should she be referred to a psychologist or something more? 2) Should I deal with intake appointments or should I insist for a referral for a more...
Jo - My thoughts are with you and I hope you feel some peace. I lost my Dad last year (my favorite fellow!) and my kitty to that darn pet food a couple of...
In a message dated 11/5/2009 11:22:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, freezemom@... writes: An evaluation is necessary - but be prepared with details - written...
My Mom is going home after 3 months in the hospital and rehab. She is 82 years old. She has serious COPD issues and the biggest concern is her getting around...
There are lots of inhome care services - try Comfort Keepers. they are very flexible and have several devices that can help you monitor the situation even when...
Donna  There are several agency's out there that come in and assist with meals, light house work, etc. I have used them in the past when I had to go out of...
Donna  Another thing you may want to check out is a "help I've fallen" alarm. The cost is very resonable. My mom wears her alarm on her neck all the time. It...
Hi Donna, In my experience finding someone for a couple of hours here and there is more difficult than finding someone for a full shift. It might be different...
Thank you, Everyone, for your advice! It was very helpful - I have talked to a few agencies and have decided on Comfort Keepers, so thank you for that...
Kelli, You cannot go and see your mom if you are sick. If she is not able to go home by herself and they want to discharge her, she may have to go to a skilled...
Sorry to send this to the group, but I don't know where to send it. I asked to unsubscribe from this group, yet I keep getting everyone's emails. Does anyone...
I am presently in a similar situation to you. My mother is in "Rehab" which Medicare will be terminating soon. She has had 3 admisssions to this place...
I just want to express my sympathies to you. It is just as hard to loose a creature as it is a family member. For me,my babies are my family. I lost my 3rd out...
In a message dated 11/6/2009 4:18:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dabcmb@... writes: Does anyone know how I can get this to stop? I believe Chuck tries to...
Cheryl, The paperwork when someone falls in a nursing home is incredible. There are laws that require the doctor and the POA be notified. I am so glad that you...
It is absolutely important to not only have a diagnosis, but to know which part of the brain is being affected. Knowledge is power and when you know which...
Thanks KT. I have done this and I just double checked and it says I have no groups associated with this email. So, it appears I am unsubscribed. I'm not...
Donna, Is there an adult day care she can go to a couple times a week. That would get her out and get some socialization. I will tell you that it is important...
As I look at this e-mail - way down on the bottom right corner - there is an "Unsubscribe" link. If you hit on it - it should take care of that for you... Good...
In a message dated 11/6/2009 9:14:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, freezemom@... writes: there is an "Unsubscribe" link. If you hit on it - it should take...
Tonight I went to visit my Mom, bring her some more Depends, and new photos of my kids for her frames... When I got there - Mom had her nostril stuffed with...
I have known all along that the residents with more visitors get more attention - because the staff knows they will be held accountable - but I really thought...
I removed her from the list. Chuck _____ From: chck_thmpsn@yahoogroups.com [mailto:chck_thmpsn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of donnadyc Sent: Friday, November...
Thanks, Diane. My mother was transferred to ICU yesterday, so we haven't done anything about the sister-in-law's news. The house has been appraised. The...
Thanks Sheri, Melody, Jae, Mo. I know you all understand what it feels like to have your heart put through the wringer. It is so strange now taking my dad &...
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