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Done. Best of luck to you.
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Thoughts and prayers from Iowa.
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Prayers offered. For both you and your father.
James Pepper: There's no law west of Dodge and no God west of the Pecos. Right, Mr. Chisum? John Chisum: Wrong, Mr. Pepper. Because no matter where people go, sooner or later there's the law. And sooner or later they find God's already been there.
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Went through the same with my Dad, too Roger.
It’s a damn tough job. Prayers sent !
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston
Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Your doing the right thing man.
It is hard dealing with the elderly and infirm.
And games they play if that is happening.
Many of us have BTDT on here.
So alot of us know what you are probably going thru.
Don't lose your composure with him.
He probably wont remember.
But you will.
And ya cant change what might be said.
Sometimes the best approach with the elderly is appeasement to let them " win".
It's hard going that route but it advoids ugly build up of resentment and words that cant be taken back.
Just try to do your best and bite your tongue if matters are happening like that.
I wish you the best.
You dad also. Yep. Good advice!
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston
Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Best wishes to you and your dad. I know what you're having to deal with as my wife suffered from Alzheimer's dementia. It's a rough trip you're having to take. Hang in and be as patient as you can.
L.W.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." (William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830s.)
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I lost my dad to Parkinson’s last year. Dementia got him there at the end.
People might say of your dad that he’s not who he was, but that’s BS. He’s just at a different point on his journey.
Choose to remember him at his best, especially now.
And the guy who said not to argue is spot on.
Prayers sent.
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took all his pistols and put them away, he had one of the 1911s under his pillow, like nope might end up shooting me or the old lady.
God bless Texas-----------------------
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I lost my dad to Parkinson’s last year. Dementia got him there at the end.
People might say of your dad that he’s not who he was, but that’s BS. He’s just at a different point on his journey.
Choose to remember him at his best, especially now.
And the guy who said not to argue is spot on.
Prayers sent.
P Amen.
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Dimentia/Alzheimer’s is a far worse disease than even it’s horrible reputation. You can’t conceive how miserable it can be unless it is experienced first hand. I sure hope that a cure is found some day. Just thinking out loud......I wonder if hyperbarics can help with this crap. Hyperbarics helps the brain heal. I just wonder if hyperbarics were introduced at the right time, could it result in better cognitive function?
Again.... Prayers from us in N.C.
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Your doing the right thing man.
It is hard dealing with the elderly and infirm.
And games they play if that is happening.
Many of us have BTDT on here.
So alot of us know what you are probably going thru.
Don't lose your composure with him.
He probably wont remember.
But you will.
And ya cant change what might be said.
Sometimes the best approach with the elderly is appeasement to let them " win".
It's hard going that route but it advoids ugly build up of resentment and words that cant be taken back.
Just try to do your best and bite your tongue if matters are happening like that.
I wish you the best.
You dad also. Damn good advice right there.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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You and your family are in my prayers. I can relate to the difficulties that you face literally every minute of every day. We took care of my father in law with late stage Alzheimer’s and I know that it’s an extremely difficult task but it’s one that’s borne out of true love and respect Your family is lucky to have you. Despite how challenging it is you’ll be able to look back knowing that you did everything in your power to make him comfortable and safe and that through this you’ve showed those around you what family is all about. You’ll always be able to look at yourself in the mirror and be proud of the man looking back at you.
God bless you Roger and may God bless and comfort your dad. Alzheimer’s and dementia take their biggest toll on the loved ones and until one has lived what you’re living now they have no idea the challenges that you face multiple times each day.
�Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Your doing the right thing man.
It is hard dealing with the elderly and infirm.
And games they play if that is happening.
Many of us have BTDT on here.
So alot of us know what you are probably going thru.
Don't lose your composure with him.
He probably wont remember.
But you will.
And ya cant change what might be said.
Sometimes the best approach with the elderly is appeasement to let them " win".
It's hard going that route but it advoids ugly build up of resentment and words that cant be taken back.
Just try to do your best and bite your tongue if matters are happening like that.
I wish you the best.
You dad also. Yep. Good advice! +1
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
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Make Gitmo Great Again!!
Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?
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Prayers for y'all Roger.It's really tough dealing with a parent who's ill.Hang in there.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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Prayers sent... I've watched several friends go through this with their parents and it made me feel so fortunate that I didn't have to deal with it with my folks. Both were very lucid and reasonably active right up to the end. Same with my in-laws...
My buddy's mother bit a couple of her caregivers at a rest home, then tried to hit another one with an old style corded phone. He was beside himself how to deal with it but he persisted until the end with only a few breaks from his brothers....
Find some way to get some time off from the responsibility or it will destroy you. Some states have departments for the aging where you might be able to get a caregiver to come in a couple times a week so you can get some time off and unwind from the pressure.... it would be worthwhile to make a few phone calls to see what is available in your state.... As a last resort there are a lot of medications available these days to help to keep him calm and cooperative, but they also have other side effects.....
Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.
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Good luck to your dad too.
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