Caring for Alzheimer's

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My dad has been attempting to wander off, lately I have been watching him like his shadow. I am afraid that one day, in the blink of an eye he will get the ups on me and disappear. That is why I am searching for a electronic tracking device in case he gets lost from me. Anyone know of any such devices?

My mom’s grandpa (her mom’s dad) had alzheimer’s. His daughter (my mom’s mom) died when she was young so they never found out if she had it. My mom is 44 and has a bad memory. She forgets what you are talking about in a conversation, she forgets things she said, promises she has made, entire incidences she will forget. How do people find out if they have it? Or do we sit and wait to see if things get really bad? My entire family including my mom are seriously concerned she might have it.

Thanks in advanced.

I’ve been sick almost 3 weeks. Head’s plugged up and my nose bleeds every time I blow it. I don’t normally have problems like this. My niece bought a repo house which had set empty 2 years and I’ve been over there painting some evenings. My first evening over there is about the time it started. Every time I paint, the next day I wake up feeling horrible and it lasts several days. When it does, I ache everywhere. One night I even had a fever. I’ll start feeling better after 4 or 5 days, and then get worse. I have a full time job, kids, and a mom with Alzheimers I help care for, and I’m dragging through every day. I keep praying for it to go away on its own because taking off work is almost impossible, and I don’t want to pay a doctor just to tell me to rest and drink fluids.

My niece’s dad changed the furnace filter in her repo house and I think it helped some when I’m over there painting, but the ducts are still full of dirt and debris. Could something be in them causing me to feel like crap or is it more likely something else?

First I’ll tell you that I’m a special education teacher. My first thought when I met my mother-in-law is that she has mild autism. But I recently saw something on the news and I would like her to get checked out for alzheimer’s. She seems to have all the traits of someone well into the condition.

She makes up these insane lies. For example she told my husband that I told her to come over to our house at 5 to help me clean, she got here and I didn’t answer the door, and she called 3 times on my home and cell phone. In reality she wanted to come see the kids at noon (no cleaning mentioned) and she never called the home phone or my cell once. She’s lived in the same city (a suburb) her whole life and she gets lost going to the grocery store. She has a GPS and was shown how to use it a couple dozen times (it was set up so she can just turn it on and push 1 button to find her way home) and she still can’t do it on her own— keep in mind she’s only 60… not 90.

I’ve asked my husband if he can say something to his dad about her getting help and he took it as an attack. My husband pretty much takes everything that isn’t praise as if it’s an attack though.

Should I call my father-in-law, tell him that I’m concerned, and see if he can take her to the doctor? Or is that crossing a line? I told my husband that if that were my mom that I would be sure that she get the help and medication she needed. I would do whatever it takes to make sure her health is the best possible. My father-in-law and I have a good relationship, but much like my husband he too can take things the wrong way and get super defensive over everything.

I’m the youngest of the family. My siblings all live across the country, in different cities. I care for both my parents. My dad has Alzheimers and I go tuck him in bed every single night at the nursing home. My mom had a mini-stroke in July and I visit her everyday, go eat dinner at her place, do the laundry, etc. Apart from that, I have a daughter and my own business to take care of. Yes, my plate is more than full. My siblings are pretty much not involved, except for yearly visits. When I talk to them about being far away, they say that I’m meant to be where I am and that’s just the way it is. Very nice indeed. Now, would it be too much to ask of them to come down to visit and stay with my mom for 2 weeks during the year? Let’s say, 2 weeks per sibling (I have 3 of them). That way, I could do what I long to do and just have a break. They could spend their 2 weeks here doing what I do every day. Problem is, the return trip costs over ,000.00 and some of them can’t afford it. My mom could probably pay but I don’t think it’s up to her to do that. I’m here all the time and don’t get paid. Is this too much to ask of them? I wish they’d offer that on their own and that I didn’t have to request this. What do you think?

im only 27 years old, do NOT have the means to support my mom if my dad were to actually have one of these. what exactly would happen to him? to my mom? my mom can’t work, who would take care of my dad? where would he go if we couldnt afford anyplace? how does my mom take care of him when shes taking care of 4 elderly grandparents? it just seems impossible.

I’m the youngest of the family. My siblings all live across the country, in different cities. I care for both my parents. My dad has Alzheimers and I go tuck him in bed every single night at the nursing home. My mom had a mini-stroke in July and I visit her everyday, go eat dinner at her place, do the laundry, etc. Apart from that, I have a daughter and my own business to take care of. Yes, my plate is more than full. My siblings are pretty much not involved, except for yearly visits. When I talk to them about being far away, they say that I’m meant to be where I am and that’s just the way it is. Very nice indeed. Now, would it be too much to ask of them to come down to visit and stay with my mom for 2 weeks during the year? Let’s say, 2 weeks per sibling (I have 3 of them). That way, I could do what I long to do and just have a break. They could spend their 2 weeks here doing what I do every day. Problem is, the return trip costs over ,000.00 and some of them can’t afford it. My mom could probably pay but I don’t think it’s up to her to do that. I’m here all the time and don’t get paid. Is this too much to ask of them? I wish they’d offer that on their own and that I didn’t have to request this. What do you think?

I’m the youngest of the family. My siblings all live across the country, in different cities. I care for both my parents. My dad has Alzheimers and I go tuck him in bed every single night at the nursing home. My mom had a mini-stroke in July and I visit her everyday, go eat dinner at her place, do the laundry, etc. Apart from that, I have a daughter and my own business to take care of. Yes, my plate is more than full. My siblings are pretty much not involved, except for yearly visits. When I talk to them about being far away, they say that I’m meant to be where I am and that’s just the way it is. Very nice indeed. Now, would it be too much to ask of them to come down to visit and stay with my mom for 2 weeks during the year? Let’s say, 2 weeks per sibling (I have 3 of them). That way, I could do what I long to do and just have a break. They could spend their 2 weeks here doing what I do every day. Problem is, the return trip costs over ,000.00 and some of them can’t afford it. My mom could probably pay but I don’t think it’s up to her to do that. I’m here all the time and don’t get paid. Is this too much to ask of them? I wish they’d offer that on their own and that I didn’t have to request this. What do you think?

I forget things VERY easy. the other day my mom told me to go throw out the trash for her and i stopped to check my phone where i read an intersting txt and i completly forgot what i was even doing. this happens ALOT. If my dad tells me to record a sports game and im on facebook or something i’ll end up forgetting very easy if i dont do it on the spot. (these are just small situations) BUT little things like these happen ALL the time. MY grandmother has alzheimers disease, can this have anything to do with it?

I’m 22, live in NYC with my dad, I really dont wanna stay there though because my mom has alzheimers and my sister was born mentally handicapped, its EXTREMELY stressful to be there everyday, it really is. The rent in manhattan starts at 00-00 minimum. If you go with the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Queens, it’s like 0-0 minimum.

I currently make an hour at this job, I was also making /hour at my last job for all of last year. I’ve only been at this job though for 3 months. I’m a Data Librarian, I’m basically responsibile for the entire stockroom/back office of this art showroom. It involves a lot of clerical/administrative-like tasks as well as assisting/communicating with clients who visit the showroom. It’s a full time job, 9-5, Mon-Fri, paid 30 min lunch and holiday/sick day.

There’s only 5 of us total that work there (me, 2 sales people and 2 managers). The head MGR told me at the start that I will be making K a year which is really .50/hr but SHE says its /hr, which is odd. She said its not her decision it’s this lady who’s in charge of the head office in L.A. Mind you, shes very nice and told me this in a polite manner.

I confided with 1 of my co-workers about this raise issue, she said I should just come out and tell the boss that I would basically like more money. But I’m scared though, I know the employer doesn’t care about what goes on in your personal life or why you need money for this and that, so I don’t even know if telling her about my moving out situation will make a difference.

She does know about my mom and sister’s conditions however, but not about me not able to move out due to my income. I can’t go on any other job interviews because every place that wants to interview me can ONLY see me during the hours that I work (Mon-Fri, 9-5), plus I dont want my boss to suspect that I’m betraying her by looking for another job. I’d be much happier if I were making at least anywhere between – an hour.

I’ve been making an hour since March friggin 2006 for christ’s sake. I NEED TO LIVE ON A LIVABLE WAGE. Help me, what should I do? Should I just come right out and confide in my boss?
There’s no overtime, the office hours itself are 9-5 Mon-Fri.