[lists] Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia (Long)

April 14, 2006

I can't agreew ith that advice enough! I took care of my MIL for 2 years before putting her in a retirment home and now I honestlt=y have a harder time with teh staff there thanw ith her, but I needed the break. i had a 2 year old and was 5 months with Talia. you can't do it alone 24/7 you will go insane. I almost did. good luck with him, Iam here off list if you need me.

Stuck

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gabriele

herbal remedies

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:07 PM

[lists] Re: Herbal Remedies - Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia (Long)

samantha ,

keep in mind ...

as we get older , the body starts to shut down . people are more tired , and happy to sleep . . unless it interferes with his nightsleep , let him sleep .the body can heal itself while sleeping .

on another note .. and i might sound real mean : have you ever dealt with an alzheimers person on a daily basis ?? especially once they start wandering and are non-compliant , ornery or getting feitsy . sometimes alzheimers patients can get quite violent and cause bodily harm to loved ones . you will reach a point , where you will be happy when he sleeps .

the problem with day naps is , in case they turn to sunddowners , meaning they start doing all their sleep during the day and stay up all night -- just wandering and picking on things -- totally lost .

i wish you good success . for your sake ... find some good friends , who might relieve you for an hour or so each week . taking care of the eldery , esp alzheimers is not easy in the long run . it does get to you and you will need a break . as good as your intentions are and your hopes .... do yourself the favor [ even if you have to pay for it ]

gab