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Reply: Wishing everyone a lovely holiday...

Hi, Carol. I thought I would just check in for a moment. I wanted to let you know that of...

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Just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a lovely Mother's Day. Carol and Byroney, you tend...

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Reply: Wishing everyone a lovely holiday...

Good morning, Carol. I am doing a little better each day. Still fighting my own body of...

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Reply: New Alzheimer's Guidelines

To both of you, thanks for the info. My British friend knows of a physician who says AD...

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Reply: Wishing everyone a lovely holiday...

Hi, Carol. How sweet of you to think of me. Mom seems to be declining further. I looked...

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Reply: Wishing everyone a lovely holiday...

Good Monday, cjh and byroney. Thanks for asking about our visit. The visit with Mom went...

Posted by mymyrt

Good Monday, cjh and byroney. Thanks for asking about our visit. The visit with Mom went surprisingly well, considering that both sisters were already there, which I expected. This is the first time I have seen either of them since last July. Lassie is the one who has caused us such grief, and she feels at though Mom is her personal property. I don't think I told you that during one of our telephone conversations, Lassie told me, "She is my sister, blood is thicker than water." I said she is my mother. Of course, the blood is thicker comment was made again, so you see what I have been up against with Mom's family.
Anyway, they were seated when we arrived, Lassie's husband spoke, and I really didn't make eye contact for a little while, as I was happy to see Mom, she smiled, and she looked really well, rested, and relaxed. I finally made general conversation, asked about the family, and never revealed any animosity or protrayed any anger and hurt feelings over my treatment by my family over the past months. We took Mom outside, thinking that they were going to leave, which they did not. Lassie kept mentioning that they had a party to go to later, which she later admitted was at my cousin's house, the entire family invited, and since Lassie is the least favorite person in the family, I was really stunned that my cousin would invite her. However, there was no reaction from me other than to tell her to tell everyone I said hello and hoped they were well. Lassie said, really, you want me to say that? I said of course, and reiterated the sentiment again. My husband and I left Mom with them, they were intent on outstaying us, which is just fine. It does really hurt, however, to know that I am truly shut out of my family because I did what I felt was best for my mother. Mom did mention something about going to live in the same building with the other sister, so we know this conversation continues among the sisters when they are with Mom. I told her in their presence that she would not be able to live on her own, and did not say anything to either of them about their continuing to urge Mom that she is in the wrong place. I believe I can begin the let go of some of the guilt and anger, as I prayed on the way there to be able to be civil and adult, which I was. My husband was there to support me, and I am very fond of the weekend staff, and residents, received hugs and sweetness from them, all under Lassie's watchful glare, and left feeling better than I have in months. You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family. But I do not have to interact with them, it's not worth the pain. Thanks so much for your caring. It's wonderful to be able to talk about this without being judged. I so appreciate you two.

Thanks so much.

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Wishing everyone a lovely holiday...

Good morning, cjh and byroney, and everyone in the AD community. Just wanted to check...

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Hi, cjh...

I just finished reading Mr. Evans' post. I broke my heart. I hope he reads my last post as I...

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Hi, Byroney. I continue to see your post regarding posts and so on, and I have yet to see a...

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Reply: mom's decline...

Dear Mr. Evans, I am so sorry to hear of your situation. I believe that having a spouse...

Posted by mymyrt

Dear Mr. Evans, I am so sorry to hear of your situation. I believe that having a spouse with AD is much harder than a parent. What an angel you are to be there for her. We did have a CT scan done in 2008, shortly after Mom was diagnosed. Her brain, according to the doctors, showed advancing AD. We suspected this for at least three years before, and of course the diagnosis was devastating. Mom steadily declined, becoming more and more reclusive, more forgetful, and sometimes confrontational, which was such a shock, as my mom was always very passive. In February of 20l0, she began to hallucinate in the early hours, and we hospitalized her on an inpatient AD unit for evaluation. Do you have access to such a unit? You can have your wife observed for several days, and this would also give you a breather. After her hospitalization, we finally had to make to decision to place her in a facility, which is where she had her devastating fall. She knew just enough to know that she was no longer here, and the adjustment for both Mom and myself has been difficult. You need to seek another physician who understands and treats AD. It sounds as though the current doctors are not very concerned, which we have experienced also. No one should have to suffer debilitating pain, especially on top of losing one's memory. I see that you are both of advanced age, and I know people tend to be dismissive of older people, believing them to be less smart, less important, and just generally to be ignored. Do you have children, grandchildren or others you can recruit? You need to be assertive, don't be ignored! And you need some help before you become ill youself. How many years have you been married? MY dad and mom would have celebrated their 61st anniversary on May l9th, had he lived. Today makes 6 years since his death. My heart goes out to you. Please try to get another physician involved, and please let me know how it goes.

Hugs to your and your wife, Mr. Evans.

Joan H.
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