tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561703930865056853.post3875803514192906142..comments2023-10-06T06:48:42.434-07:00Comments on Alzheimer's is horrid!: to muchJewelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07462202417622379319noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561703930865056853.post-46805166088677222772010-12-07T07:06:18.299-08:002010-12-07T07:06:18.299-08:00Hi Debbie, My Mother was diagnosed 3 years before ...Hi Debbie, My Mother was diagnosed 3 years before my Daddy died last year so he took care of her full time alone in Arizona. The blog sure helps because as you might have found out already unless you have a parent who has Alzheimer's you have no clue. Daddy's been gone 15 months almost and each time I see my mother I am saddened by her decline, which is why I keep saying Alzheimer's is HORRID! Hang in there, this place is safe and everyone "here" understands the pain and the heartbreak! God Bless, JewelsJewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462202417622379319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561703930865056853.post-90349692228966194652010-12-05T06:07:25.747-08:002010-12-05T06:07:25.747-08:00My Mother has alzheimers too. She's still at h...My Mother has alzheimers too. She's still at home with my father, but she seems to deteriorate before our eyes. I try to blog about it to have something to look back on how she was doing, but I havent been regular with it. I need to, I'm always looking for other alzheimer blogs to read. Thanks for posting.Debbie's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803981755222404336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561703930865056853.post-26007410825127958342010-11-19T02:55:04.915-08:002010-11-19T02:55:04.915-08:00Thanks Lisa, So sorry for your loss this disease ...Thanks Lisa, So sorry for your loss this disease is as though we have buried both parents! I'll try those places out today. Mom knows Dad died last year but has no clue why she can't be left alone. Once last year it appeared that a light went on and we talked about the Alzheimer's. I asked her if she knew she had it and she said "yes" and the tears streamed down her checks. I asked how it felt. She said,"It is like putting your hand out to catch something clasping your hand thinking you have the caught it and hearing it crash to the ground." Then she paused and said I hear what I say and get angry because the words are wrong." I gave her a kiss and held her for a minute and then she gone. It was only a few minutes, I have to hold onto it. Mom hasn't been "back" since that time.Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462202417622379319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561703930865056853.post-63678061685374606432010-11-18T08:27:48.786-08:002010-11-18T08:27:48.786-08:00I know its no consolation, but you are not alone. ...I know its no consolation, but you are not alone. The frustration with the disease, paperwork and the mourning - I get it. My dad died in September of this year and my mom doesn't have a clue where he is or mostly if he even existed. One tip on the VA - have you tried getting help from your local American Legion office? Also, have you looked into the VA Aid & Attendance pension for you mom, it may or may not be more than what you are getting. Hang in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717391942155357585noreply@blogger.com