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Annegriet
3 years ago
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Comments (22)Hi Hoovergal...I'm new to these forums, I didn't know there was such life advice and I was just at Houzz looking at the beautiful pictures. So I'm backtracking and reading. I work with the elderly in assisted living (memory support) and sometimes these people can get into a loop of habits and mannerisms. It's quite random...good news? It may go away as randomly as it came. As some have pointed out, it may have been nervous energy from being sick/in pain from the UTI. So I would guess that frequent assessment of her physical health will be important so you can find things she wouldn't be able to tell you. General safety is a must for dementia sufferers.. keep nails done, carry tissues, carry hand sanitizer, keep her occupied and distracted, redirected as best you can. Aside from that...I think you just have to accept that this kind of thing happens. Take her places where it's no big deal. More casual places. Visit friends (yours and hers) in their homes where the environment and privacy are more controlled. For busy public places...less than peak of the day times, like mid afternoon lunch instead of noontime. No matter where you go there might be someone who is not understanding of your situation but usually they are outnumbered by people who can see that your mom can't help it and be kind. The good news too...is that as your mother declines it will become more obvious that these lapses in her manners are out of your control and hers and the public will be quite forgiving. Also the soothing balm of humor! A grown woman digging for gold. Smile. It's kind of funny...dementia patients don't respond well to frazzled caretakers...so try not to sweat the small stuff. AND HEY. Adopt the attitude of gratitude. I say this with all sincerity and respect, appreciating that this is not ideal to nose-pick in public. However...at least she is not digging her butt. I hope that is a comfort to you. Hang in there. Patience. Peace. Understanding. Gratitude. Keep it simple. Breathe!...See MoreAwkward TV location -- living area not suited to socializing -- help!
Comments (13)is there any way you can get longer window coverings? you have beautiful crown, and a very nice window, but those drapes are really too short. The rod should be hung higher and the drapes need to hit the floor I think you'll find it looks a lot better if you try it. and also, that current arrangement, sorry, it just looks awkward. the tv is too far over (I know you have to clear the door) and the sofa is blocking the fireplace, and it's off center (Plus, only the front portion of the sofa should be on an area rug of that size) I just think you could find a better fix. this is an entry way and shouldn't be used for the tv wall. ....See MoreSocial distancing in Denver
Comments (14)I live in SW Denver. Ten days or so ago our local FB page (with about 30,000 members!) started encouraging daily 8pm outside cheering and support for healthcare workers. It has morphed into howling and fireworks. It's quite loud and very funny. We back up to a large open space and golf course so we hear it from all over. It only lasts 10 minutes or so. We hear real coyotes howling pretty regularly so it took me a few nights to figure out what was going on. We also have a guy that walks along the open space trails that run between the neighborhoods and plays the bagpipes in the evening. He does it on the other side of town so we, unfortunately, can't hear him....See MoreHappy (social distancing) Easter!
Comments (12)Hope everyone had a good Easter, making some happy memories during these dark times. Saturday a nursery within our neighborhood gave out plants to all the residents. The initial limit was three, but by the end of the day word got out to take as much as you want or they’ll be thrown out. So I loaded up, mainly hyacinths and azaleas in full bloom. Today we and many of our neighbors were out digging holes for our terribly rootbound loot, seemingly none of us knowing more about gardening than the next. I’d like to think they’ll look pretty for a couple days but a storm is rolling in with warnings of 50-70 mph winds so I’m not too hopeful. I got a lot of cleanup done as well with the kids’ help, and my daughter decided she loves gardening. Great, good to have at least one in the family! A socially-distanced quick visit with my parents, then a zoom gathering with my wife’s family where we played a trivia game. The game theme made it a lot less awkward than other zoom parties I’ve been on - highly recommended. We did a bit of baking and cooking over the weekend, anything we didn’t get to we’ll spread out to next week’s Orthodox Easter....See MoreAnnegriet
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