Re: Digest Number 3044 Re: Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Hi Becky,

Welcome to the group. These people are the best of the best. They have been

through it all and have much info to share with us who are just beginning our

journey with dementia diseases.

Wow it sure sounds like you have a lot on your plate. It sounds like you are

going above and beyond the call of duty. Just becareful to take care of you

too!

from Ontario is right, you need some help dealing with your MIL

(mother-in-law). When my FIL (father-in-law) came home from the NH (nursing

home) I asked the social worker there about getting help for my MIL to deal with

my FIL's weakened condition. I ended up helping out myself, but I did call a

hospice here in Arizona and the lady was very helpful and gave me some

organizations to call. Also their doctor has a social worker on call and she

assisted us in getting him some therapy twice a week. She was also able to

answer a lot of our questions concerning the future. Not that it helped any,

but at least we know what to expect from the insurance company.

I haven't been in this cycle very long, so I really don't know much but I do

know that there are organizations out there that can help you and sometimes they

are not easy to find. I asked this group and several of my friends and most

times they knew someone that had experienced what we were facing. And if you

can find someone that knows the system in your area that's even better. I have

been blessed with one such person, but I had to dig deep to find him.

I also agree with on the depression issue. I would go to her doctor

and see what they can suggest. Hopefully she has a doctor that will listen to

you.

Please know that you are in my prayers. You have come to right place. Like I

said before this group is awesome. I believe there to be several angels here

and count myself blessed to be a part of it.

Take care.

Tori

FIL dx 1/06, saw signs from 2004, kidney failure 2/06, nh 3/06 for rehab, home

3/06 insurance refused to pay for a longer stay! (losers), has fallen 4 times

with no major injuries, currently FIL driving MIL crazy with his childlike

behavior, to me he is the sweetest man ever and I am blessed to be able to help

care for him!

LBDcaregivers wrote:

There are 16 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Re: eye surgery

From: " Gerry Deverell " gdev8@...

2. Re: eye surgery

From: " ljrob09 " ljrob09@...

3. Re: Nursing Homes (jacqui)

From: " " octoryrose@...

4. Dorothy

From: " Becky and Glenn " gedrew@...

5. Re: I asked your opinion to tell or not tell my mom...thank y...

From: " Iward27663@... " Iward27663@...

6. Re: Dorothy

From: " stimtimminss " stim@...

7. Fwd: cataract surgery

From: " Jerry Metzger " jerry_met@...

8. Re: Courage

From: " gaat " gaat@...

9. Last stages

From: " Laurie R. " calico_rose2000@...

10. Re: Another Lewy Roller Coaster Ride

From: " June Christensen " jchristensen1953@...

11. Re: Dorothy

From: " Becky and Glenn " gedrew@...

12. Re: Welcome to LBD caregivers

From: " shellkocz " shellkocz@...

13. Taking Care of Mom

From: " shellkocz " shellkocz@...

14. Re: Dorothy

From: " jacqui " jacquiwa@...

15. Re: Dorothy

From: " Iward27663@... " Iward27663@...

16. Re: Taking Care of Mom

From: " Iward27663@... " Iward27663@...

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Message 1

From: " Gerry Deverell " gdev8@...

Date: Sat May 20, 2006 4:26am(PDT)

Subject: Re: eye surgery

Kathy-

My Dad, who was extremely sensitive to many medications due to his LBD, received

Verced several times without any ill effects at all.

Gerry

Wilmington, De.

Daughter and caregiver for Dick Deverell, who died at age 88 on 9/11/05 after

more than a 4 yr. battle with LBD.

eye surgery

I have heard that having surgeries seems to excelerate the symptoms of

lbd. My dad is having cataract surgery and they are planning on

giving him vercet (not sure of spelling). Just wondering if anyone

knows if this would be considered to be something that would make the

alzheimers worse or speed up the symptoms?

Kathy

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