When Staff Says: HELP, WE TRIED EVERYTHING! I Believe Them! 😩🙄💜
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Stubborn days means no matter WHO, no matter WHAT, nothing works. No redirection, no reverse psychology. NOTHING! Sometimes 3 staff members are trying and it is impossible. This is a very long video edited down. The fact is, a persons Dementia depends a lot on how they were BEFORE the illness. And before Dementia, this one was a handful.
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Can Norma sell some of that energy? I need a pound or two for tomorrow!!
I need some too! lol
I need some
Right!! Honey, I'll pay double!!
Make that another dose of norma energy for me 😂
I definitely need some
My mother also lives in a nursing home, she was never ever sociable, didn’t like mixing with people, would rather stay home, and now she has dementia she walks miles and miles around nursing home every day, it’s part of feeling anxious due to Alzheimer’s disease, they know something is not right so moving constantly helps them cope with that feeling, you’re doing a great job with your mom, all you can do is keep loving them.
Ms. Norma easily gets her 10,000 steps plus some . Gotta love her❤.
Yes, plus more.
Girl you need to keep you some tennis shoes in your car. I had to laugh 😂 when you thought she was behind you. 🙏🏽😂❤️🥰
I usually do but I initially didn't plan on stopping by there.
You need roller skates to keep up with your beautiful mother ❤
Everyone alway's like to tell people what to do and or play Dr.
Gurl! I can't believe You are the mother of a 30something son!!! You look 30 something "yoself" ❤️
Baby girl you don't have to explain none of that to anybody I'm 62 and wish I had the energy she has Keep On Walking I just wanted to eat just like you do God bless you baby girl, for being so present in her life❤❤❤❤❤
Not an explanation. I can see that with the suggestions I get that people just don't have a clue about how this works. Just creating a little awareness.
Crystal, I can see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice. You don’t have to explain anything. God got you and your momma. Sending hugs 🤗 and ❤️💕
I just thank you for sharing all of your insights on your mother. I hope you are taking breaks for your personal well-being. Have a blessed day.
Mama has enough energy for all of us!!!! 🥰
Praying for your strength, Sis! I understand. God bless you. Please take care of yourself as well.❤️
I appreciate that.
❤As an Activity Director/Caregiver also my grandmother had dementia, this is real. You just have to let them do their thang when you’ve tried “everything” cause clients, family members will turn on you real quick.
Remember, it's not her, it's us, we have to learn to adjust to them and their habits. As my mother would say, one day at a time.
Wow…!!! You have a 32 year old, no way! You look amazing, God bless you 💞
❤ nothing works when they are agitated.
So true 100%
I know
I work with dementia and Alzheimer's residents ,,it can be rough,,its hard on the family because your loved ones are no longer the person you once knew,,,and people that have dealt with Dementia or Alzheimer's person don't understand what is happening and going on with the person,,it's a lot,,their mind is no longer the same,,it's scary for the person with the disease not who you are or not knowing your family,friends,,children,,the disease eat the brain away..God bless all the family members that are care givers ,,it takes patience to care for them..
Nobody knows your struggles but God Almighty. I will truly say on today you take excellent care of your mother and you do it with love. May God continue to bless you & your beautiful truly still a diva mother. We love you moma Norma ❤
This is not easy at all and you’re doing it with so much compassion and love. I send you extra love 💖
Thank you so much!
My dad had dementia as well, he would walk from one city to another, after he couldn’t drive anymore. Police officers knew him and would drop him off at my house. You can’t make this stuff up. Dementia is no joke😢
Right! You can't make this stuff up. It will blow your mind. xo
I love you Crystal don't let the people stress you out you're funny I love the way you're taking care of your mother the baby when you said Dennis the menace I laughed so hard.❤😂😂😂
You are doing a great job with your mother, don't let anyone tell you your not, or your mom needs this or that. I also took care of my great-grandmother at 107 years old she started having dementia going back into the early 1920?. She was dorn in 1897. Died at 110 years old, but still new what was going on. I would pray in the Holy Spirit, (Tongues) and she would come out of it, her dementia.
Pray and put Christian music on in the room and the word of God on a CD player, start with some old gospel music she may have heard as a child. See if it will help her especially with slowing down a bite and resting. May the good lord Bless you for caring for his child, your mother. 😊
It takes so much patience to deal with These Devas, at least she walks my Mom sat all the time. I applaud you with all you do for your Mom it's not easy.
Thank you 🥰
Ms Norma get around better than I do. Baby she can move
That part my sister, that “Serenity Prayer” is life sustaining💯🙏🏾❤️
Bless you!!!!!!!! Im standing with you. This touches my heart. You are a wonderful daughter.
MS. NORMA IS 2-2 CUTIFUL & HILARIOUS!!!🥰
Lawwwdd... this is triggering me so bad. My aunt had an aneurysm and thank the Most High she survived but the damage to her brain had her acting like she had dementia. I was the sole caretaker for her before and after this and the things I went through!!! My grandma also had Lewy Body Dementia at the same time whom I saw once a week. She gave my family hell. Bless her heart. understand what you are dealing with. I got set free in 2022 when I put the responsibility in her daughters hands. I lived with her in a small apartment for 7 yrs with little to no help from family or friends. I am glad that you knew it was time to put her in a facility for the well being of all of you. Yah/GOD bless you and her.❤
Norma makes me tired just looking at her fast walking. Her energy is through the roof. Thank God for your patience with your Mom. You do not have to respond to every comment that people write, ignore, ignore, ignore
LOL I enjoy engagement. Bringing awareness is really helping me cope as well. I do go some days where I am just too beat to respond. So, when it's a good day, it's a good day.
His 32 year old self wanting his mama to go with him to Best Buy is so cute I love it!!!
I get exhausted just watching her. God bless you. ❤️❤️
Ms. Norma gave the thumbs up, and said "I'll be back.". Love me some Ms. Norma!
Listen, you know your mother. Can't nobody tell you about your mother. Prayers and love for you and Ms. Norma.
My mom was diagnosed with Dementia a few months back and she is getting so aggressive and nasty I wish I had the patience you have! Altho I worked in medical field specificly with dementia patients for decades and I quit it was getting so bad so this being my mother its so hard!
Yes. I worked in the medical field for 22years in the hospital and now from home. My mother is diagnosed with early dementia and my 91 year old dad does pretty well but I see about him as well. My mother got into her 2nd car crash within 2 years in December 2023 and totaled very nice cars. All in her own driveway and crashing into her neighbor’s home. Fracturing her back in 2 places. Both my parents have always been very independent. My mother is done with driving and has inherited an Uber driver(me)😊. I love watching these dementia UA-camrs because it makes me laugh, smile and yes cry because I too understand.
My family is going through this with my 96 years old grandmother. She is at the stage where she is just staring ahead, she's not talking anymore, and she barely eats or sleeps. My aunt has to feed her now. She was doing okay until last week. She fell and it went downhill from there. God bless you and your mom. This is tough but God will get us all through this. It's heartbreaking to watch. My grandmother was a cleaner upper like your mom. My grandmother used to pull her own weeds in her yard. She was always a hard worker. Thank you for sharing you and your mom's story🙏🏾
Oh wow! 96 is a blessing. So sorry to hear about the fall. I am always so afraid my mom is gonna fall because she moves so fast. Sending love and prayers to your family.
The same happened to my grandmother. She had dementia and the last time she fell it was like everything she knew and did she no longer could. 😢
I am going through this with my grandma and it’s so hard because she is feisty and angry half the time.
Your amazing. Keep being and advocate for your mom.. Being a caregiver is hard. GOD BLESS YOU
I love your attitude and patience. Don't worry about nobody and there opinions. If you walk the walk (care taker) then you can talk the talk..
you can't worry about what people think' you doing a good job🙌🏾🙏🏾
I’m learning a lot, thank you for your videos ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad!
You do an awesome job!!! Love from Ohio!
It’s nothing anyone can do when dementia patients get like this. My mother will walk all night and half the day and then just stops and goes to sleep.
My mom will stay up several days and nights without sleeping. Then crash for a whole day or two.
@@divasanddementia4925 exactly 💯💯💯. No medicine, no coaxing, nothing can stop it until they get tired. It’s a hard road but hang in there. I admire your patience becuz Lord knows I don’t have it.
Sending you virtual hugs from NYC you really are a Gem, Love how patient you are and thank you for educating us on Dementia first hand ❤❤❤God Bless you Luv and Momma Norma
God bless you and your family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Same to you!
You know your Mother best and it is obvious that you are doing the best for her. Dementia affects everyone differently.
I am praying for your strength. A lot of people don't realize how when your a care giver how hard it is. Right now she is running you ragged and if you turn your head for second they are gone. That is scary. But if she doesn't get a miracle it's going to get worse. I pray that there are other siblings who can give you a day of rest sometime. Maybe you will find something that she will love to do to keep her occupied.
Norma don’t want to be bothered today. She’s on a mission.😂😂😂
Aww, your Jessie is handsome and I hope you get an amazing daughter in law
Waved and turn around and left🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You are exactly right! That’s why she’s not sitting down because she was always a mover and a shaker !!! They have the same personalities with or without dementia .
Facts!
You are doing great for your mother. From what I see you stop by on regular basis to spend time with her.. you help her.. you talk with her.. you make sure she's have what she need.. you take her out to differ places.. God bless you. God strengthen you. God keep your marriage cause your husband does not have a problem with you taking care of her. I believe she is grateful and loves you. I also believe there's nothing going on with her other than the dementia. She seem to be energetic and seem to have been the type of person who always was on the move such as: taking care of my home; keeping clean.. My children being taken care of.. Making sure bills are paid etc.. Cut off the negative and keep patient with her- step away take deep breath and know God got her..
Lady you are a blessing and I believe Norma knows this😊
She is getting in her steps!!! My mom was like this as far as working in the house and garden. Everything was perfect inside and out. She would dig, chop, paint, wallpaper, do plumbing... I can barely get around at 60 so if this were my mother, who was in better condition than me most all if her life, I would be in trouble trying to keep up with her. You're doing well.
You are a dedicated daughter
She said "I'll be back 👍" LOL, I love it!
God bless you. Please don't let these people get you in a tizzy
👍 "I'll be back!!" 😂😂😂 She gave you a thumbs up!! 😂😂😂
6:53 Even in a moment of frustration. You answered so many questions I had. It's not bad, by the way. It's beautiful, she hasn't lost motivation yet. She is just one of those amazing go getters in life. I think she was right. Daily I see so many seniors. The ones that stop doing well are the ones that sit still. It is no ones fault or quick fix. We as a society are learning to try and do better for our seniors. Right now this is an incredible time. It may not feel it. But in your life you witnessed people living twice as long on average. All the things we did like the anti smoking campaigns, understanding our diets, and so much more. Lead to this moment. We are discovering new problems simply because people are living so long right now. It's on us to keep the Miss Normas in the world in our hearts and mind. There will be so many more when the boomers get to that age. We have to do better for all including our seniors.
This is true. My mom NEVER took any meds in her life. She is totally healthy besides Dementia. This is one of the reasons she is still able to move so well. One thing I will note: She ate any and everything. She didn't understand diet. At this big age of 51, I am trying to figure out my diet NOW because growing up, it was not discussed and nothing healthy was introduced.
@@divasanddementia4925You prove we do better. Thank you, I'm aware of the diet stigma. But you really just drove that home in my mind. Thank you again, I will forever remember this. ❤
I wish folks would stop trying to diagnose Ms. Norma, Crystal knows what she needs, you see her almost daily. Dang shut up Internet Doctors!!!
Yes, the keyboard warriors and internet docs are something else. LOL
@@divasanddementia4925 Learn the art of ignore. IGNORE THEIR COMMENTS, DO NOT RESPOND. Ask God yo give you the wisdom to do so.
I'm 62 and I have sciatica and nerve damage in my left leg and I wish I could walk around like your mom.
Bless you…i could never keep that pace up…she walks fast!!!if i could keep up Ms Normas energy id be a size 2 in no time…
Kudos to you for being you and always doing what you do for your mama❤
And guess what? I am not losing a pound because this is making me stress eat!!!!! LOL LOL LOL
@@divasanddementia4925 ..omg 🤣🤣…stress isnt good for anyone … but i know it cant be helped in this situation….
My mama is 91…no dementia.. but she sure has gotten mean and difficult….a little forgetful and expects us to know what word shes trying to say or gets mad!!!..hell i dont know what word she is trying to say!!!!
Hang in there gf..your doing the best you can..and thats all we can do❤️
Bless her heart she's trying to stay busy so she doesn't like what's happening to her, blessings 🙏
Your momma is one of a kind but you maam are one helluva a strong woman ❤❤❤
Girl, I understand everything you are going through I went through with my father.
You need keep you some flats or slippers in your purse or tote bag at all times.I'm so glad your not letting the facility medicate her to control her harmless wondering ❤.
I always have some other shoes. I just didn't plan on the visit. Just happened.
My mom just passed away from dementia she lived with me for fifteen years. It’s different with each patient. Everyday is different. As her child yes you will have to make decisions you don’t want to make. But you will have too. Walking is great but focus now on her need to maintain a healthy nutrition. She’s burning up all her calories. If the giving her things she like in order for her to eat and she’s not responding like last year, or last month. It’s time to bring in professionals. Mom had great doctors, geriatrics professionals that help us through her changes. Did it hurt me when they said to me, she’s in a dark space she will never be normal again. My heart dropped. Hoping for the best.
As they say, it’s the long goodbye. So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I feel for you and staff....when they are very mobile its hectic....
Ms. Norma is on the move this day!! Your so awesome with her :)
She reminds me so much of momma Betty a lady in California she can't sit down to save her life always sweeping folding clothes wiping
You are doing an amazing job! 🫶🏾 SN:How do you have a 32 year old! 😭 You look 22! 🙌🏾💐🤎
I knew she was active before by the way she is always cleaning. Love how sassy she is cause I know she didn’t take no mess back in the day or now.
You got that right. She has always been so sassy. Would cuss you and everybody else out in a minute!
I have fallen in love with your mom! She’s sooooo cute and unbothered! Ms. Norma is a whole mood honey!
Dementia causes ppl to go back to their younger days…Ms. Norma was on the move!!
Holy cow. She is not acting out. She is not playing with you. She isnt doing these things on purpose. She can't help it.
Well duh? This we know and HER, I know. But I also know I have a sense of humor and have to deal with Dementia as such. 🥰
She can have her deliverance thus is a spirit this isn't her
Baby girl I wish I had as much energy as your mother to walk she's the goat with walking🙌🏽🙌🏽❤❤🙏🙏 to God be the glory
Oh my goodness. It's unbelievable that you have a 32 year old. It's so very evident that you love your mama. ❤
Thank you so much!
Its almost as if something sinister happened in her room cuz she is FOR REAL about not chillin in there, but she's fine. Both of you girls are so beautiful, sending love from the Bronx.❤
She only wants to go in there to sleep. Otherwise, run the halls up and down.
This breaks my heart ♥️ your a wonderful daughter xx
Thank you so much!
Your mom is absolutely beautiful ❤ praying for you all
Your Mom is so blessed to have an amazing daughter like you. Are there any more siblings? Thank God you have a understanding husband. Ms. Norma definitely gets more than her 10,000 steps. Lol. God Bless you and your family.🙏🏿
Norma is trying to find a way out of there.
Nope. Guess what? She refused to go out all week! I think I may have posted here on Sunday trying to get her outside.
My granny was on the go like that…I worked in the Alzheimer’s unit some don’t sleep some are aggressive some walk all day and night…They need a cure for this disease my daddy is in his early stage I sure do miss him…
They are who they are times 💯Norma was that girl!! ❤
Momma is on the go. Non stop. Nothing is working today. ❤
You are wonderful
May God bless Norma and you sweet daughter. I've seen this up close and it's no joke
Days are definitely going to be different you are doing fine and what I could see he’s very good looking 😊
My grandmother suffers from dementia and it can be hard at times. My grandmother refuses to eat as well only thing she would drink in insure. She also lives in assisted living my daughter cry when she go visit because she don't remember who she is.
Girl you are to much. Don't ever change. That's what I like about you. You are straight up girl and I like that . That speaks volumes.
My mother in law was like that til she fell and broke her hip and three later she fell again and broke her other hip god bless your mother She a strong lady ❤
I'm loving that ANITA BAKER pic, Ma Norma is the best. Love yall!!!
I just wanted to say you are very pretty all dressed up today. I'm out of breath, worn out just watching Miss Norma, I need her energy to get my house together.
There is NO WAY you have a 32 year old son!!! Girl I want what you've got!! You are GORGEOUS!!! I L love the way you love your Momma!!!!
Thank youuuuuuu! LOL This is why all the internet docs give me so many irrational suggestions. They think I'm young and don't know what to do. I'm like ladies, I am OVER half a hundred (as my mom would say). LOL LOL
Bless you and your mama! All you can do is continue to lover her and ensure she has the best care. I love your mama! Reminds me of my grandmother. Stay strong !!! She looks like she is on a mission. ❤🙏❤️🙏
Sweetie didn't let people tell you what's going on with your mom. My mom had dementia also, and she would not eat other people's food, so we had to prepare her meals every day for her. God would strengthen you through this journey❤
Sometimes they are trying to be helpful but they have no clue. lol
Have you tried cbd gummies..they will relax her body and mind and help her sleeping also helps with mood management...I use to work with the dementia patients and I enjoyed it but always wished they would recover...hugs❤
Love me some Ms. Norma. God Bless you
I love you and Ms. Norma. You doing such a great job. 😊
Your doing a great job. God bless you ❤😊
Thank you so much!
You are absolutely right why your mom doesn’t sit still.
I’ve never known her to sit still. She was ALWAYS on the go. Very social and always OUTSIDE doing something. 😩🙃
Im sorry I hollard when she said she was going to pay a bill. My mom told me the other day she was going to the church and tell the people about me. Because I will not let her drive. They can get creative.
LOL LOL Yes, that driving thing has gotten me cussed out quite a bit.
Norma’s Marathon 💫
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Oooh Jesse is cute. If thats how he looks when he "not fresh" I can only imagine what he looks like when he gets fresh ❤
LOL thank you!