Re: Dad is in the hospital

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,

Thoughts and prayers are going up for you and Bill. Hope things go as needed

either way. We are here if you need us.

Hugs,

Donna R

Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in

a nh.

She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine.

Dad is in the hospital

Well, things had been going along pretty good for the last year.

Finally got the level of care where it needed to be and my father

seemed to be doing reasonably well. Have certainly enjoyed many,

many good times with him.

Yesterday, despite my resolution for " no more hospitals " , we found

ourselves in need of emergency care. This was just too much for the

NH to handle.

High fever, his heart was racing, he couldn't breathe and jerking.

They still don't know what it is, possibly aspiration pneumonia or

some other bacterial infection. Also, his normally high blood

pressure has now bottomed out.

I hope that not too much damage has been done. I've seen him rally

so many times, that I am hoping he can do it again. But if it is his

time, I hope he goes peacefully.

I have all of the bad meds listed as an allergy, but he was so out of

it that I don't think he will have his usual episodic delirium. No

one there had ever heard of LBD... " I've heard of dementia, but not

LBD " ...sigh.

Well, I'm hoping for the best.

It's nice to have this support here.

Take care,

Daughter of Bill, 91

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,

I am sorry you and your family has to go through this again. I will pray for

peace and comfort for you dear father. Please keep us updated. I don't post

much anymore but I always read the messages and pray for all our friends.

Gentle Hugs

Vallerie

[Guest guest]

, my heart is with you in this trying situation. I am happy for you

that you did enjoy many good times together. You will always treasure that.

Love a bunch,

Imogene

In a message dated 3/20/2007 6:39:18 AM Central Standard Time,

ljrob09@... writes:

Well, things had been going along pretty good for the last year.

Finally got the level of care where it needed to be and my father

seemed to be doing reasonably well. Have certainly enjoyed many,

many good times with him.

Yesterday, despite my resolution for " no more hospitals " , we found

ourselves in need of emergency care. This was just too much for the

NH to handle.

High fever, his heart was racing, he couldn't breathe and jerking.

They still don't know what it is, possibly aspiration pneumonia or

some other bacterial infection. Also, his normally high blood

pressure has now bottomed out.

I hope that not too much damage has been done. I've seen him rally

so many times, that I am hoping he can do it again. But if it is his

time, I hope he goes peacefully.

I have all of the bad meds listed as an allergy, but he was so out of

it that I don't think he will have his usual episodic delirium. No

one there had ever heard of LBD... " I've heard of dementia, but not

LBD " ...sigh.

Well, I'm hoping for the best.

It's nice to have this support here.

Take care,

Daughter of Bill, 91

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[Guest guest]

- I'm sorry to hear about the last turn of events with your dad.

Please know that I'll keep him & you in my thoughts & prayers. Stay

strong -- but as a LBD Caregiver... I'm sure you will. Best wishes.

[Guest guest]

linda,

my dad and i went on that roller coaster ride too after his hip surgery,

aspiration pneumonia twice, pulmonary embolyis once, bp bottoming out, it sure

is aggravating, and frustrating.

i wish you and he peace in dealing with this part of the roller coaster ride and

like i did for my dad, i wish that His will be done swiftly, whether it is for

Bill to bounce back yet one more time, or if it is for Bill to go Home. either

way, please dont forget to take care of yourself too. i did find that when dad

was on the down hill slope of the roller coaster that when he was asleep i would

share stories of the past with him, and he seemed to rest easier. just a

thought hugs, sharon a-m

---- ljrob09 wrote:

Well, things had been going along pretty good for the last year.

Finally got the level of care where it needed to be and my father

seemed to be doing reasonably well. Have certainly enjoyed many,

many good times with him.

Yesterday, despite my resolution for " no more hospitals " , we found

ourselves in need of emergency care. This was just too much for the

NH to handle.

High fever, his heart was racing, he couldn't breathe and jerking.

They still don't know what it is, possibly aspiration pneumonia or

some other bacterial infection. Also, his normally high blood

pressure has now bottomed out.

I hope that not too much damage has been done. I've seen him rally

so many times, that I am hoping he can do it again. But if it is his

time, I hope he goes peacefully.

I have all of the bad meds listed as an allergy, but he was so out of

it that I don't think he will have his usual episodic delirium. No

one there had ever heard of LBD... " I've heard of dementia, but not

LBD " ...sigh.

Well, I'm hoping for the best.

It's nice to have this support here.

Take care,

Daughter of Bill, 91

--

I am daugher of Leonard, diagnosed May 2004, probably had lbd since 1993,.Dad

had a serious fall in 7/05 causing him to hav hip surgery .After that he

developed aspiration pneumonia 7/05 with pulmonary embolyis, which he almost

died from. He had a 2nd bout of aspiration pneumonia and uti 8/05. He died when

his blood pressure fluctuations started dropping without coming back up on

9/25/05,

may he rest in peace with his mom and dad,

a smile a day keeps the meanies away

[Guest guest]

Hi

I just returned from a week of being out of state.

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you

both in my thoughts and prayers.

Dena in So CA

Mother (84) Living with LBD in NH

--- ljrob09 wrote:

> Well, things had been going along pretty good for

> the last year.

> Finally got the level of care where it needed to be

> and my father

> seemed to be doing reasonably well. Have certainly

> enjoyed many,

> many good times with him.

>

> Yesterday, despite my resolution for " no more

> hospitals " , we found

> ourselves in need of emergency care. This was just

> too much for the

> NH to handle.

>

> High fever, his heart was racing, he couldn't

> breathe and jerking.

> They still don't know what it is, possibly

> aspiration pneumonia or

> some other bacterial infection. Also, his normally

> high blood

> pressure has now bottomed out.

>

> I hope that not too much damage has been done. I've

> seen him rally

> so many times, that I am hoping he can do it again.

> But if it is his

> time, I hope he goes peacefully.

>

> I have all of the bad meds listed as an allergy, but

> he was so out of

> it that I don't think he will have his usual

> episodic delirium. No

> one there had ever heard of LBD... " I've heard of

> dementia, but not

> LBD " ...sigh.

>

> Well, I'm hoping for the best.

>

> It's nice to have this support here.

>

> Take care,

>

> Daughter of Bill, 91

>

>

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Dear friends,

Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and prayers...they

mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My dad has always

been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it all he has got.

He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and congestive heart

failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood pressure is very

low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to eat a little

bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time today, but it

warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a glimmer of hope. And I

pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel a little more at

peace this time around...maybe because I have already had to make

some of the hard decisions before and they still seem like they fit

somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like this before,

although not with as serious of an underlying condition, and i've

seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for strength and

courage.

Thank you all for being here as we go through this journey together.

Although our paths are varied, there is strength in our collective

wisdom and support.

,

Daughter of Bill, 91

[Guest guest]

: I hope your father is not suffering too much.

He certainly has lots of things that are serious.

Good luck and wishes for his comfort.

--- ljrob09 wrote:

> Dear friends,

>

> Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and

> prayers...they

> mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My

> dad has always

> been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it

> all he has got.

>

> He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and

> congestive heart

> failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood

> pressure is very

> low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to

> eat a little

> bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time

> today, but it

> warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a

> glimmer of hope. And I

> pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel

> a little more at

> peace this time around...maybe because I have

> already had to make

> some of the hard decisions before and they still

> seem like they fit

> somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like

> this before,

> although not with as serious of an underlying

> condition, and i've

> seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for

> strength and

> courage.

>

> Thank you all for being here as we go through this

> journey together.

> Although our paths are varied, there is strength in

> our collective

> wisdom and support.

>

> ,

> Daughter of Bill, 91

>

>

>

>

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, who's Dad is Bill,

Sorry, Last night I got the two s' with 2 Bills' mixed up. I am glad to

hear your Dad is doing his best to recover. My good thoughts and prayers go out

to support you through the stress of this.

Hugs,

Donna R

Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in

a nh.

She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine.

Re: Dad is in the hospital

Dear friends,

Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and prayers...they

mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My dad has always

been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it all he has got.

He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and congestive heart

failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood pressure is very

low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to eat a little

bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time today, but it

warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a glimmer of hope. And I

pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel a little more at

peace this time around...maybe because I have already had to make

some of the hard decisions before and they still seem like they fit

somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like this before,

although not with as serious of an underlying condition, and i've

seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for strength and

courage.

Thank you all for being here as we go through this journey together.

Although our paths are varied, there is strength in our collective

wisdom and support.

,

Daughter of Bill, 91

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Thinking of you and admiring the strength, courage and love you have.

Norma

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Dear friends,

Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and prayers...they

mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My dad has always

been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it all he has got.

He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and congestive heart

failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood pressure is very

low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to eat a little

bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time today, but it

warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a glimmer of hope. And I

pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel a little more at

peace this time around...maybe because I have already had to make

some of the hard decisions before and they still seem like they fit

somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like this before,

although not with as serious of an underlying condition, and i've

seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for strength and

courage.

Thank you all for being here as we go through this journey together.

Although our paths are varied, there is strength in our collective

wisdom and support.

,

Daughter of Bill, 91

[Guest guest]

Dear

You are in my continued thoughts and prayers. So many

things at once. He must be a fighter! It is a good

sign that he is willing to still eat. My mom rarely

opens her eyes, but she still manages to eat all her

food most of the time. She continues to gain weight

and thrive. She almost never tries to talk now either.

She is in a sad place, but keeps on trying. I guess

the fight is what they have left. What a great man he

sounds like.

Dena in So CA

Mother (84) Living with LBD in NH

--- ljrob09 wrote:

> Dear friends,

>

> Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and

> prayers...they

> mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My

> dad has always

> been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it

> all he has got.

>

> He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and

> congestive heart

> failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood

> pressure is very

> low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to

> eat a little

> bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time

> today, but it

> warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a

> glimmer of hope. And I

> pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel

> a little more at

> peace this time around...maybe because I have

> already had to make

> some of the hard decisions before and they still

> seem like they fit

> somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like

> this before,

> although not with as serious of an underlying

> condition, and i've

> seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for

> strength and

> courage.

>

> Thank you all for being here as we go through this

> journey together.

> Although our paths are varied, there is strength in

> our collective

> wisdom and support.

>

> ,

> Daughter of Bill, 91

>

>

>

>

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Hi June,

From all outward appearances, my dad does not appear to be suffering

too much. Today was better than yesterday, as far as

his " alertness " . More awake, eating, and trying to talk...some of it

understandable, some not. But I can tell he has a lot on his mind.

His condition is serious. In addition to the heart and edema issues,

his low blood pressure is causing renal problems and sepsis. None

are good signs. What they need to do for the lung edema worsens the

kidney issues and vice versa.

At least I do not feel compelled to hook him up to every machine

known to medicine and all of the dizzying whirlwind of trying to fix

something that may not have a solution. He is in a quiet, peaceful

room right now, has his caregivers who have a love for him, and we

are doing the best we can.

Thank you for your thoughts and wishes.

Daughter of Bill, 91

>

> > Dear friends,

> >

> > Thank you to all of you have sent your thoughts and

> > prayers...they

> > mean a lot. I too am praying for his comfort. My

> > dad has always

> > been a fighter and I can tell now he is giving it

> > all he has got.

> >

> > He has had a heart attack, pulminary edema and

> > congestive heart

> > failure. On top of that he has a UTI. His blood

> > pressure is very

> > low. But he is getting his rest and even managed to

> > eat a little

> > bit!!! He was fairly unresponsive most of the time

> > today, but it

> > warms my heart to see him eat. It gives me a

> > glimmer of hope. And I

> > pray. I actually feel blessed and grateful. I feel

> > a little more at

> > peace this time around...maybe because I have

> > already had to make

> > some of the hard decisions before and they still

> > seem like they fit

> > somehow. Or maybe because I've seen him look like

> > this before,

> > although not with as serious of an underlying

> > condition, and i've

> > seen him rally. Time will tell. I also pray for

> > strength and

> > courage.

> >

> > Thank you all for being here as we go through this

> > journey together.

> > Although our paths are varied, there is strength in

> > our collective

> > wisdom and support.

> >

> > ,

> > Daughter of Bill, 91

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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Thanks Norma.

Daughter of Bill, 91

>

>

> Dear ,

>

> Thinking of you and admiring the strength, courage and love you have.

>

> Norma

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers...we need all the help we can

get.

I too feel for your situation. You are so caring for your mother and

even though she can not express it, I'm sure she feels your love for

her and appreciates you being there for her.

Take care,

Daughter of Bill, 91

>

> Dear

>

> You are in my continued thoughts and prayers. So many

> things at once. He must be a fighter! It is a good

> sign that he is willing to still eat. My mom rarely

> opens her eyes, but she still manages to eat all her

> food most of the time. She continues to gain weight

> and thrive. She almost never tries to talk now either.

> She is in a sad place, but keeps on trying. I guess

> the fight is what they have left. What a great man he

> sounds like.

>

> Dena in So CA

> Mother (84) Living with LBD in NH

>

>

>