Is there any other people out there that has a parent with Alzhimers? My mother was diagnosed about 3 years ago. A year after that my father died. I don't live where my mother is but I have other siblings that do. My siblings put her on the waiting list for a home and a year later she was accepted. It was probably the best thing for her. She really enjoys it there which of course makes us feel better. And the floor she is on has only Alzhimers people on there, so she of course fits right in.

I guess my only problem is that I am not there to share the load. Fortunatly she is not that far gone that to my knowledge she still knows who most of us are most of the time. I know the day will come that she will not be able to recognize us and I try and prepare myself for that. We try to make light of her losing her memory but it is still hard.
Any body else deal with this?
Lugana

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I can't even imagine what your going through with you mom. My Prayers are with you.

I here, another parent with Alzheimer�s. It is my dad.

Yea, It is like having another kid.

I did not send my father away though, he plays with the kids and all three bonded really great.

My daughter wants to be a physical therapist and she gives great messages. Her grandfather, my dad loves �em

She like to go to Grandpa therapy and ask all sorts of question to the therapists.

I am here if you want to chat.

Tootels!

My father has not yet been daignosed with altheimers but that day is comming. Most days he has a lost look on his face and he never knows what day or what time it is. I hope that his memory problem is because of all the years that he drank alcohol,he is sober now for 1 year, and that every year that he is off the booze the brain cells recover; that may just be hopefull thinking but I am still hopeful.

My mother is mentally ill and lives in an assistant living facility. It's hard, but we hang in there together. At first it was really difficult. I blamed myself etc. Well, now I come visit and help her, and lately I've been picking her up on the weekends. She loves it with me. My mom was diagnosed in 1995 I think. The hardest thing is knowing that she used to be ok. And I guess the best thing is knowing that we have happy memories together. I'm the only child, so all we have is each other. I love my mom and my kids love her too. She's very happy with us.

I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I can't even imagine. Adding you to my prayer list.

My mother is 77, in the middle stages of Alzheimers.... it sucks.

My Dad is 70 and has Dementia.It is hard to watch them slip away.

I'm going to have my mom here for a week in August. I'm totally thrilled for her to come up here and the girls are ecstatic. I am also nervous, it is sooooo much responsibility, really like having a toddler in the house again. I'm sure she will be totally confused being displaced from her normal surroundings but the girls should keep her entertained. Although they tire her out and she gets confused more easily sooooo, wish me luckLOL My counter may not exist after a week of her living here. She does that best. Wipes and wipes and wipes up the counter and sink.

The great thing is she LOVES the kids shows.... loves the humor of the Disney Channel shows like Raven and such.

Here's to praying I don't lose her somewhere in the woods of Maine while she's here!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue you will do fine just let the girls know that they have to help with grandma.How can you lose her with those three angels watching her.Hugs to you and if you need to talk let me know.Love Gail

LOL That's my concern, they drag her into the woods for a little exploring and none of them return!

Okay but think of the peace and quiet while the search party is out finding them.lol kiddo it will go fine.hugs gail

LMAO!!!!!!

My kids and my dad went to a hockey game at copps collisium they forgot the enterance they used it took them and the police 3 hours to find the car.We dont let my dad park or wander off alone or the police are finding him and bringing him home.Sue sometimes you have to enjoy the humor in the situation cause it is a crippling illness and it drains the life out of the family.hugs Gail

My Mom suffered from this before she died, and I am an only child. It was very difficult, and I think you should be thankful for having siblings, and especially for finding a place she likes. :-) Good going!

I found some very bad places, before I finally found a place that was right for my mom. She then had to be moved, as her condition changed (worsened) and her behavior changed with it. She lived for many years, and to me - she really seemed like a different person. I know each case is different.

It's good to keep your sense of humor! One night, before my Mom passed, my ex and I had some friends over. We were all sitting at the kitchen table, and the phone rang - and the machine picked it right up. The answering machine was sitting right next to one of our guests, with the volume up pretty high, and out of it my mom yells, " I want my banana!!!"... and hung up. We all laughed, and thought it was cute ... and I think that's okay - but the sad part was ... my Mom had gotten to the point where she could only focus on basic needs like that. She wanted a banana, and she wanted it now!!! It was cute tho.

God Bless you & your family ~