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My name is Lisa, hubby and I live near Tulsa Oklahoma. Hubby was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I cannot find a support group near me so your channel helps a lot. His hallucinations are wild and upsetting for me. I cant imagine how scary it has to be for him. Thank you Christa for all you do.
Hi, im watching post live stream , from Perth Western Australia. I care for my 86 yr old Mother. Thank you for your creative posts which have little jewels of wisdom. God bless you & all carers and those who are cared for.❤🇦🇺🐨
My husband hates to shower, i wonder how long he would go without one if i didnt encourage him. He also often accuses me of having an affair and sometimes he says he knows i have a man in the house while he is home. I dont know how to deal with it except to deny it.
Making calls or filling out forms on her behalf. The forms are endless in caregiving, medicaid, long term care, medical forms etc. Also, researching if there are any caregiver relief programs run by the government or organizations she could qualify for. Additionally, setting up a grocery pick up (you can ask her for her card but it's 1 less thing she has to do). Truly the options are endless, especially with administrative tasks.
Hi- you could even participate in medical appointments by phone if a notetaker is needed. Also remember that one of her needs is support from a friend, just someone to listen and let her vent. Also, just your perspective.
I know my mom's husband is constantly caring for my Mom (God bless him) and I try to help give him breaks when I can and I'm local. My mom has speech issues and hardly talks at all. I know it helps when I just have conversations with him and let him talk and/or vent or cry or get frustrated etc. Sometimes just listening to his plans or military stories can help too. You'd be surprised how much listening and also reassuring someone they are doing a great job can help. Oftentimes family members that have to become full time caregivers not only have to watch their love one decline right in front of them and can't do anything to help them, it can make them feel like they are failing in some ways or letting loved ones down. It's a lonely and most of the time a thankless job and support by just being available to listen can go far. You're a great friend for trying to help.
I work in a hosp virtual monitoring center (Tele-Sitter). 99% of my pts have some form of dementia. I use a lot of your tips to redirect pts from getting out of bed/chair (fall risk), elopement, or tampering with their medical equipment. Occasionally, pts are given mitts to wear to prevent pulling out IVs or other medical devices. There's got to be a better way than everything I'm trying to explain why the mitts are necessary and try to get them to stop fighting that type of soft restraint. Using logic isn't working. Help!
Still trying to get my aunt to take a shower and wash her hair it’s been two months nothing I’m suggesting works. She has short term dementia and she’s very independent and bullheaded.
I would call dry shampoo and some body wipes a win if you can talk her into trying that. Even just rinsing off with water. But let me say I hate showering because it can feel like I'm literally being stabbed with 1000 pins and needles at once. I noticed since I've gotten older I cannot stand a very hot shower. Some are the other way around and cannot stand cool water. Or the feeling of being cold and naked after a shower. Maybe try taking her somewhere to have her hair washed once a week and then get some shower caps she can use. This way when she is done showering she can throw on a robe quickly and since her hair is already dry her temperature will go back to normal much more quickly.
What do you do if they want to drive, and the state has revoked his driver's license 🤔 My dad gets angry with me because I won't give him his keys. Help❤
My issue is that many suggestions sound great in theory but don’t work in practice. I’m a professional caregiver so I have lots of experience. It’s very frustrating.
Sign up for our workshop How to Stop the 4 Most Common Challenging Dementia Behaviors dementiasuccesspath.com/how-to-stop-the-4-most-common-challenging-behaviors-sep24yt September 17-19 at 7:30pm ET on Zoom
My name is Lisa, hubby and I live near Tulsa Oklahoma. Hubby was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I cannot find a support group near me so your channel helps a lot. His hallucinations are wild and upsetting for me. I cant imagine how scary it has to be for him. Thank you Christa for all you do.
Hi, im watching post live stream , from Perth Western Australia. I care for my 86 yr old Mother. Thank you for your creative posts which have little jewels of wisdom. God bless you & all carers and those who are cared for.❤🇦🇺🐨
Thanks for watching!
My husband hates to shower, i wonder how long he would go without one if i didnt encourage him.
He also often accuses me of having an affair and sometimes he says he knows i have a man in the house while he is home. I dont know how to deal with it except to deny it.
I am a minimum of an 11-hour drive from my bestie who is struggling to care for her mother on her own. I can I be supportive long distance?
Making calls or filling out forms on her behalf. The forms are endless in caregiving, medicaid, long term care, medical forms etc. Also, researching if there are any caregiver relief programs run by the government or organizations she could qualify for. Additionally, setting up a grocery pick up (you can ask her for her card but it's 1 less thing she has to do). Truly the options are endless, especially with administrative tasks.
Hi- you could even participate in medical appointments by phone if a notetaker is needed. Also remember that one of her needs is support from a friend, just someone to listen and let her vent. Also, just your perspective.
I know my mom's husband is constantly caring for my Mom (God bless him) and I try to help give him breaks when I can and I'm local. My mom has speech issues and hardly talks at all. I know it helps when I just have conversations with him and let him talk and/or vent or cry or get frustrated etc. Sometimes just listening to his plans or military stories can help too. You'd be surprised how much listening and also reassuring someone they are doing a great job can help. Oftentimes family members that have to become full time caregivers not only have to watch their love one decline right in front of them and can't do anything to help them, it can make them feel like they are failing in some ways or letting loved ones down. It's a lonely and most of the time a thankless job and support by just being available to listen can go far. You're a great friend for trying to help.
I work in a hosp virtual monitoring center (Tele-Sitter). 99% of my pts have some form of dementia. I use a lot of your tips to redirect pts from getting out of bed/chair (fall risk), elopement, or tampering with their medical equipment.
Occasionally, pts are given mitts to wear to prevent pulling out IVs or other medical devices. There's got to be a better way than everything I'm trying to explain why the mitts are necessary and try to get them to stop fighting that type of soft restraint. Using logic isn't working. Help!
Thank you very much for your info. I will try all of the comments. Something has to work.
Sometimes it is trial and error.
Still trying to get my aunt to take a shower and wash her hair it’s been two months nothing I’m suggesting works. She has short term dementia and she’s very independent and bullheaded.
I would call dry shampoo and some body wipes a win if you can talk her into trying that. Even just rinsing off with water. But let me say I hate showering because it can feel like I'm literally being stabbed with 1000 pins and needles at once. I noticed since I've gotten older I cannot stand a very hot shower. Some are the other way around and cannot stand cool water. Or the feeling of being cold and naked after a shower. Maybe try taking her somewhere to have her hair washed once a week and then get some shower caps she can use. This way when she is done showering she can throw on a robe quickly and since her hair is already dry her temperature will go back to normal much more quickly.
Thank you
You're welcome
What do you do if they want to drive, and the state has revoked his driver's license 🤔 My dad gets angry with me because I won't give him his keys. Help❤
Is his car still where he lives or does he live with you?
My issue is that many suggestions sound great in theory but don’t work in practice. I’m a professional caregiver so I have lots of experience. It’s very frustrating.
What do you mean? Give me an example