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[C.Ann]

Poor Mom..

 

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I have no experience with this illness so I can't offer any advice.

 

[kejoda]

I'm so sorry C.Ann. I don't have much info to help you with. My Dad has it also. He no longer remembers anyone. You need to start checking into full time care for her. {{{HUGS}}} and Prayers for you.

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I don't have experience with this but have worked in a nursing home and have seen many people in different stages of it. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your mom.

 

[Serena]

C. Ann, I don't have those answers, I think it depends on the person. But a friend of mine's mom has this and it is very sad.
My friend had her mom living with her for a while, but it got too dangerous. I hear they are coming out with medicines to help people and it's possible that your mom will be able to benefit from them. You'll have to find out about that from your doctor of course.

My friend's mom is far too advanced.
Her mom would insist on cooking and trying to cut vegetables, take baths and live her life, but she had no idea what she was really doing.
The bath was filled with hot water only, she was holding onto the sharp end of the knife, and forgot to use a pan to cook with.
My friend couldn't do anything at all including sleep because of her mom. It was awful. I tried to help, but there was only so much I could do.
She eventually had to put her in a nursing home because she couldn't take it anymore.

I hope you don't wait so long. You have enough to handle already.

{{{hugs}}}

 

[olena]

I'm sorry about your Mom.....*HUGS*

 

[glo]

Hugs sweetie...My grndmother has it. She is as healthy as a horse, but is 99 years old this week and has been diagnosed for almost 25 years tht I can remember. I can hardly remember her healthy anymore as she started loosing her memory when I was a young teenager. SHe was a very cool grandmother, and I know that seeing herself would kill her. The good thing, is she is convinced that she lives in a palace and the nurses are her servants. She has never really known her great grandchildren as they are all me, and she has no clue who I am as an adult. Hugs C. Ann it is a sad thing, I pray for all of you as this touches every family member very deeply. You know where I am if you want to talk .

Hugs my friend

 

[Fire14]

I can't say when your mom won't know who you are anymore That seems to depend on the person. All I can say is it's a tough disease to deal with. I as a nurse can only take so much of working in a Alz unit others can work there day in and out. I'd suggest you start looking for a facility that has a Alz unit or can care for her these places tend to have waiting lists, At least where I've worked.

I support you in all you do. One thing that a lot of the residents I work with seem to like are baby dolls and pictures of family members.

 

[CRB#33]

I'm so sorry C.Ann. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I am sorry C.Ann... I have no experience here as both my parents passed away very young.. Hugs...

 

[dizneenut]

Every person is different, but I am so sorry. My grandmother is in the final stages of Alzheimer's. It is a terrible, terrible, disease.
{{{hugs}}} and prayers heading your way.

 

[helenabear]

C.Ann, I don't have any real personal experience with this, but my heart goes out to you. {{{hugs}}}

 

[dalepool]

My heart goes out to you and your mom. Be strong as you lean on others for support......that is the only way to get through the tough times.

Bless you and your mom

PattyN

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Sorry to hear your news .
I don't have anyone I know that has it but my mom has worked in the Alzheimers unit for 15+ years and enjoys it. I hear many stories of these people and my mom has a way with them.

 

[p-nut]

My heart goes out to you C.Ann. My Grandmother Had it. It was very hard on the family. We has to put her in a nursing home. They took great care of her. It was a special one for Alzheimer patients. I suggest you start looking now. I do not remember how long it took before she couldn't remember family members.Wish I could offer more help.

 

[Tulirose]

C.Ann - (((Hugs))) to you. I worked with someone whose godmother had it and I heard the daily stories of what my co-worker and her family went through. It was definitely not easy.

And now my husband's poor uncle is going through this with his wife. She too is as healthy as a horse but he is getting pretty frail. She thinks he is her father. He is thinking of moving but no assisted-living places will take her and he doesn't want to put her in a nursing home. They have no children. DH and his siblings were very close to this uncle growing up but they now live in the next state and it is hard to help. Don't know what the future will bring for them either.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I am so sorry to hear this, C.Ann, truly a scourge of the aged. My very best wishes for her, you and your families, along with those prayers which we know are so very helpful. God bless you all. {{Hugs}}

 

[browneyes]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Atleast you know what's wrong with her.

A gentleman I work with has a dw with Alzheimer's. From the little bit he's talked about her disease, it is a very trying disease on the victim and his/her family and loved ones.

I'm not sure how long before she won't recognize you.

 

[KimRaye]

Very sad to read this C.Ann. Prayers and {{HUGS}} for you & your Mom.

 

[Chuck S]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. My cousin's wife survived with Alzheimer's for many years. He cared for her at home, it was so hard on him. When you feel up to it, start looking around in your area for facilities with Alzheimer's units so that when your Mom reaches the point where she needs full care you'll have a place in mind so you'll know in your heart that you've found the right place and that it wasn't a "quick decision". As far as a time line - each victim is different. I have a friend in California who's Mom has it, and is progressing slowly with the disease. Her sisters and brother live nearby, and they all cook and clean and care for her. The initial symptoms surfaced about 6 years ago, and she has slowly been going down hill.

Best wishes and thoughts for you and your family.