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Mary1072 posted an update: Mom was kind of on the mean side today when I took...

Mom was kind of on the mean side today when I took her to church and stayed for lunch — pinching, poking, squeezing, pointing out that I have a belly. It was partly in fun but had an edge of mean. I...

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Wonderful picture of you and your mom. I like your cat picture too. In reply to - Mary1072 and CatKBorn are now friends

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group Caring for Parents: @lillie Somehow I...

@lillie Somehow I bounced out of chat and could not get back in. Don\’t know what the heck. But it was nice to connect with you and the others tonight!

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Mary1072 posted an update: My mom has been on hospice at a nursing home since...

My mom has been on hospice at a nursing home since spring. Last week she was doing so well they wanted to discharge her from hospice. But over the weekend she had a sharp downturn and now has probably...

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Mary1072 posted an update: We don't know how many more days we have with Mom....

We don’t know how many more days we have with Mom. She is so tired now and rarely speaks. I was with her five precious hours yesterday. I am sleeping poorly. My sister has promised to be there today....

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Mary1072 posted an update: Mom has surprised us all and is still with us. She...

Mom has surprised us all and is still with us. She is stable for now, though the illness has further eroded her ability to talk and has sapped her energy. I am “off” today while my local sister spends...

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group Caring for Parents: Welcome to all the...

Welcome to all the new members!

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group Caring for Parents: We have had a...

We have had a reprieve after the downturn in mid-August. Today Mom\’s blood sugar was very high and the full-body tremors are back. She is extremely sleepy and able to say only a word or two. She just...

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Mary1072 posted an update: We have had a reprieve after the downturn in...

We have had a reprieve after the downturn in mid-August. Today Mom’s blood sugar was very high and the full-body tremors are back. She is extremely sleepy and able to say only a word or two. She just...

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Denise, this is outstanding that you are on this topic. The results of unabated caregiver stress can be catastrophic, as seen in my own community lately. In reply to - Denise wrote a new post, Let’s...

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I took a two-hour art class a week ago, and it was great! Mom’s in care, but even so there is plenty to do with and for her. A mental break to focus on something new and different was great! In reply...

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group The First Photo Project:

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A comfort to me at Mom\’s place. In reply to - Mary1072 posted an update in the group The First Photo Project

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You are only human, and you were doing what you could at the time. I talk to my mom even when she appears to be asleep. You can tell her now of your regrets and your love. In reply to - Pete wrote a...

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Mary1072 posted an update: My mom passed away peacefully Thursday morning.

My mom passed away peacefully Thursday morning.

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group Caring for Parents: Some of you know...

Some of you know that my mom passed Oct. 5 of pneumonia after a long struggle with Alzheimer\’s Disease. I am missing her today, but I am managing OK. It is very strange to be on the other side of the...

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Mary1072 posted an update: Some of you know that my mom passed Oct. 5 of...

Some of you know that my mom passed Oct. 5 of pneumonia after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. I am missing her today, but I am managing OK. It is very strange to be on the other side of the...

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Mary1072 posted an update: May you always have an Angel by your side. Angel...

May you always have an Angel by your side. Angel was my mom\’s cat. She came to live with us after Dad passed a few years ago. As long as she was able, Mom came and visited her here. She is such a...

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Yes, so many have-tos! In reply to - CatKBorn wrote a new post, Down Days Sneak Up on You You know you’re having a down day when you get home and your mom – yes THAT mom, the one with dementia – takes...

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Angel, one of MY care team, formerly my parent\’s cat. In reply to - Mary1072 posted an update

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group After Caregiving Ends: I was fine at...

I was fine at work this morning. Now I’m not so fine. Taking my furry support group to the vet this afternoon should keep me busy.

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Eventually it comes to an end. In reply to - Denise wrote a new post, In Six Words, What’s Today’s Caregiving Truth? We put on our public face every day with our caree, with our co-workers, family...

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Mary1072 posted an update in the group After Caregiving Ends: With two big...

With two big firsts next week — my birthday and Thanksgiving — since Mom passed Oct. 5, I am also in the throes of a major arthritis flare up like I haven’t had in years. All of its attention is...

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Mary1072 posted an update: Taking a break from estate paperwork and catch-up...

Taking a break from estate paperwork and catch-up at home day to wish all a belated Happy Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for this site and everyone who comes here! So important to find others wit...

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*with In reply to - Mary1072 posted an update Taking a break from estate paperwork and catch-up at home day to wish all a belated Happy Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for this site and everyone who...

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Gentle hugs, Lark! That is beautiful. I celebrate the love in your heart and place a gentle shoulder of silent support beside you. In reply to - Lark wrote a new post, This Day This day I find myself...

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I wish you the focus to stay in the moment with your caree, to deeply listen and be present even when there are no words. In reply to - Denise wrote a new post, Tell Us: What’s Your Wish for Others Who...

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Mary1072 posted an update: Winter! In Wisconsin! Ugh! In my after-caregiving...

Winter! In Wisconsin! Ugh! In my after-caregiving time, I am looking for small things that bring moments of joy. In January, I took a crocheting class. Mom left me a generous, well-kept yarn stash and...

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I am having minor surgery this afternoon. I will be coming home but probably very sleepy. Will be taking some calming lavender In reply to - CathyJ posted an update in the group Let’s talk Essential...

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Taking the lavender along! Not ingesting it! In reply to - CathyJ posted an update in the group Let’s talk Essential Oils and Respite! Hope you can join us for today’s essential oil’s chat at 5:00 p.m....

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Mary1072 posted an update: Good morning, caregiving friends! Easter week...

Good morning, caregiving friends! Easter week marks another milestone in my after caregiving journey. Mom loved Easter. Last summer we managed many lovely church services and time in the community...

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Mary1072 posted an update: I have been down with a cold again. I am doing OK...

I have been down with a cold again. I am doing OK but with that and the snowstorm blowing through, I curled up with cats and reading materials. Missed the “after” chat again! It has been six months...

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Hi, Carol–It is so difficult to make this transition with parents! I had to go through this with my parents. My mom had dementia. At first it was really hard to tell what was the disease talking and...

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Mary1072 posted an update: Mom is holding her own, with hospice and in...

Mom is holding her own, with hospice and in skilled nursing with late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease for four months. I have been too overwhelmed to be here much. Which is so crazy, because of course I need...

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Cat, my Mom was on this for a time. She is no longer on it. I will look up the details and get back to you. In reply to - CatKBorn posted an update Wondering if anyone has had any experience with...

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Cat, I have been through that part of dementia. It is so hard! All kinds of chaos. With my mom, when she was still living with my dad, c. 2010/11, (who has since passed) I managed to get her a...

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