Comments on Alzheimer's Team: Another Alzheimer's Down Turn

Every person suffers from the disease in his/her o...

2009-06-12T18:50:37.747-07:00

Every person suffers from the disease in his/her own way. Hang in there. Your visits help assure quality care.

Krista, I hope you are having a good day today! ...

2009-06-12T12:31:18.073-07:00

Krista,

I hope you are having a good day today! I was just thinking about you!

Hugs
Donna Marie

PS I know it's hard... hang in there!

I’m sorry to hear that your dad is declining. I k...

2009-06-12T07:01:37.420-07:00

I’m sorry to hear that your dad is declining. I know every decline my mom took hurt so much to watch. It’s weird – I knew what we were in for long term but somehow didn’t think it would happen to my mom. When I read about the later stages of Alzheimers, it made me sick to think my mom would not be able to walk, talk or feed herself one day. I couldn’t believe that she would become completely dependent. But she did. And as each step happened, it killed me a little bit too.

My mom also developed a "tick" or habit of clenching her hands constantly to the point that they would become so sweaty that her skin would "prune up" and her hands would get almost stuck that way. We would have to physically try to stretch her hands out now & then.

I also struggled to spend time with my mom when she would decline because it was so hard to accept. Guilt would plague me. Then somedays, I would find strength to go and spend a lot of time with my mom and would feel so glad I did but at the same time, terribly sad and depressed. Alzheimers doesn’t just affect the ones who have the disease; it affects the family and loved ones more than we’ll ever know.

Hey Kristin, Sorry to hear about your Dad! Girlf...

2009-06-11T12:21:51.488-07:00

Hey Kristin,

Sorry to hear about your Dad! Girlfriend.. I know it's hard for you.... and some days even unbearable! Please!!! Do yourself a favor... suck it up and do the right thing; for you and your Dad! Be there as much as possible. Trust me... when he is gone, you cant make up the lost time. Be there for him, even if he does not know that you are there. Alzheimer's is a horrid disease and it attacks the mind and the body! It can not attack the soul. Your Dad's soul needs to feel your presence! Suck it up girl!!! You know all a about Alzheimer's. You know your Dad is only going to get worst... so be there, no matter how bad it gets. He needs you and you need him...

You are always in my thoughts and prayers!

Email me for my phone # if you ever need to talk!

xoxoxoxo
Donna Marie

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's recent ...

2009-06-09T13:40:08.923-07:00

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's recent down turn. There are times that it is almost too painful to watch. It is important to take care of yourself (I know that is much easier said than done). My Mom has just started to receive Hospice care and I am finding it harder to visit. It is a constant struggle with "sucking it up" and taking a break and not feeling all the guilt.

I am thinking of you and your family.

Seeing your dad decline and go through these awful...

2009-06-09T08:59:30.899-07:00

Seeing your dad decline and go through these awful changes, must be so painful for you.

Alzheimer's appears to be so different with each person, but no matter what..... it is a HORRIBLE disease.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family ......