Not sure you've mentioned this in your posts, as I just found you, but for those with dementia put slide locks at the top of the doors where you can reach. For some reason it's a known issue that those with dementia when trying to open an door and it won't open will not look up to see that is the reason. MIL had dementia and we live across the street and we went through it all. Unfortunately, FIL couldn't live with her in a home and decided to end both their lives.
The support group was sooo important to me in the early stages. To have somewhere I could go and talk to people who were going through the same, or had been there, that maybe have advice, always had a sympathetic ear and nodded compassionately when I'd say, "I mean, I love my Mom, but sometimes I just want to put a pillow over her face." I found mine through the Alzheimers Association (the NYC branch broke off and became Caring Kind) and they had support groups, information sessions about the disease (so helpful!), legal and financial seminars. Invaluable. Thanks for all the info you're sharing.
You provided much pertinent information to help your loved one. Thank you for your sharing.
:) Thank You Judi. I appreciate the time you spend reading and commenting!
Not sure you've mentioned this in your posts, as I just found you, but for those with dementia put slide locks at the top of the doors where you can reach. For some reason it's a known issue that those with dementia when trying to open an door and it won't open will not look up to see that is the reason. MIL had dementia and we live across the street and we went through it all. Unfortunately, FIL couldn't live with her in a home and decided to end both their lives.
Thank you for sharing that! I’m so sorry it ended that way for your family.
The support group was sooo important to me in the early stages. To have somewhere I could go and talk to people who were going through the same, or had been there, that maybe have advice, always had a sympathetic ear and nodded compassionately when I'd say, "I mean, I love my Mom, but sometimes I just want to put a pillow over her face." I found mine through the Alzheimers Association (the NYC branch broke off and became Caring Kind) and they had support groups, information sessions about the disease (so helpful!), legal and financial seminars. Invaluable. Thanks for all the info you're sharing.
I agree. Invaluable.