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re: My Mom is Slipping.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:33 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:33 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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OP, I don't want to diminish what you're seeing/going through, but
Has your daughter been denied an abortion in Georgia yet, after being creampied?
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Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:39 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I’m so sorry. We’re going through the same thing with my mom.
She’s seeing Dr. Chachere in Houston. He saw her, ordered lab work, an MRI, and she did an at home test that was emailed to her. During her follow up visit, he thoroughly discussed her results and gave us options. She has a virtual visit with him on Monday because he likes to follow up after the patient and family have had time to process the information and think about the next steps.
She’s seeing Dr. Chachere in Houston. He saw her, ordered lab work, an MRI, and she did an at home test that was emailed to her. During her follow up visit, he thoroughly discussed her results and gave us options. She has a virtual visit with him on Monday because he likes to follow up after the patient and family have had time to process the information and think about the next steps.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:45 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Get her a doctor who specializes in gerontology/senior care for primary care. My mother's internal medicine specialist was not adequate for her needs. Her gerontologist had special tables and scales for patients who couldn't climb or stand easily. She let us know that my mother (who was in her 80's) no longer needed tests like colonoscopies or mammograms and stopped several of my mother's medications.
I also completely agree with getting POA and medical POA asap. The bank will probably insist on their own POA.
I also completely agree with getting POA and medical POA asap. The bank will probably insist on their own POA.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:47 pm to X123F45
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Do your parents know they raised a piece of shite?
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:48 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Middle-age for me means parents getting old and dying, and it sucks. I saw a neurologist with my dad, and it doesn’t seem like there’s much you can do except to manage risk factors. She didn’t even seem concerned, unless they’re unable to do typical daily activities, said if they can balance a checkbook then that’s good. I did see that new drug, But not sure how great it is. One stat is that 69% of participants had amyloid plaque clearance (diagnosed by pet scan) so much so that they considered getting off the treatment.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 8:50 pm to Carolhdg
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The bank will probably insist on their own POA.
I know Fidelity does. As I said in my earlier post, having the piece of paper in your hand isn't enough. It's got to be on file with every single financial institution they have accounts with. Reiterate- elder law firms are worth their weight in gold.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:19 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I’m so sorry for your family.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:34 pm to LSU alum wannabe
my dad has late stage Dementia and Lewey Body......it is heartbreaking to watch the progression.
you have my sympathy
you have my sympathy
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:37 pm to 4cubbies
Due to the timing of my stroke I wasn;t really unable to take advantage of therapy and they even shut down the gym in my shithole apartments
So I wasn't even able to access therapy till about two years the in and yes even then starting that therapy two years late riding the bike was so good for me
So I wasn't even able to access therapy till about two years the in and yes even then starting that therapy two years late riding the bike was so good for me
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:42 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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Wondering if anyone has knowledge of the new Alzheimer’s med. I heard about it a couple times. Judging my it’s generic name it it a biologic of some kind.
I wish you the best as this definitely is everyones fear each year we get older. Prayers.
Have you looked into or asked about supplements/vitamins that could help?
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:45 pm to Tasseo
If anyone watched the RNC Thursday night, Alzheimers will be cured before 2029. Vote, people.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:48 pm to Sao
She needs to get on some dopamine meds asap to keep her levels high. Stimulants are given as well as SRNIs
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:50 pm to dallastiger55
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dopamine
There are dopamine supplements so that's good to know.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:05 pm to LSU alum wannabe
If it is what it sounds like, prayers for both you & your mom. Went thru this with a family member & one thing I was told, over & over again by various medical professionals, was to not confront or argue. Just continue the conversation in a "normal" manner.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:07 pm to Keltic Tiger
My mom is 78 and admits her brain doesn’t work the way it used to and she needs to write things down. I’m not overly concerned, yet.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:12 pm to Shooter
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Do your parents know they raised a piece of shite?
Hate to break the news to you buddy, but the only way you can stay sane when someone you love starts to go is through humor.
Make whatever assumptions about my upbringing, I'll make whatever assumptions I want about you sucking off truckers at the nearest truck stop.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:16 pm to Sao
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If anyone watched the RNC Thursday night, Alzheimers will be cured before 2029. Vote, people.
Nixon promised a war on cancer in 1968 but here we are. One day we will cure Alzheimer's and a lot of other dread diseases. But I'm not holding my breath that it'll be in the next 5 years, some politician's campaign promise notwithstanding.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:20 pm to Jim Rockford
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Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:20 pm to Jim Rockford
Hey, just saying. Biden promised cancer would be gone by now. Trump said he can cure both cancer and alzheimers during his second term. Warp Speed II...
Posted on 7/20/24 at 10:22 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Sorry for what you will be going through. I have a grandmother who’s pretty much just on this earth. It sucks. I don’t go see her nor take my 5 year old since she has no idea who we are and says crazy stuff. Hang in there:
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