My mamaw's dementia is getting so bad.

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LonelyStoner
11/28/2024
10:14 PM
#1
Called to wish her a happy Thanksgiving. She cant remember my wifes name or if she was even at the wedding. She had to write down my new cell number four times. She still thinks I live in Mississippi and doesnt remember me taking a job as a forester in Kentucky. Ive been crying for an hour now.
He's all alone through the day and night.
archizzy
11/28/2024
10:16 PM
#2
Sorry to hear that. That is a rough disease for family members.
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Alucard188
11/28/2024
10:17 PM
#3
My Dad was in an LTC for the last 8 years of his life. I hated going to visit him because the slow degredation of his faculties and the reminder of your own mortality is fucking terrible. It sucks seeing your loved ones fade away.
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Baron_Ox
11/28/2024
10:22 PM
#4
sorry, man

can't imagine what it's like to have someone you love going through that.
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LonelyStoner
11/28/2024
10:25 PM
#5
Baron_Ox posted...
sorry, man

can't imagine what it's like to have someone you love going through that.
Thanks man.
He's all alone through the day and night.
LonelyStoner
11/28/2024
10:27 PM
#6
Alucard188 posted...
My Dad was in an LTC for the last 8 years of his life. I hated going to visit him because the slow degredation of his faculties and the reminder of your own mortality is fucking terrible. It sucks seeing your loved ones fade away.
I knew going through adulthood would come with these kinds of struggles but fuck. Nothing can prepare you for them.
He's all alone through the day and night.
Cheater87
11/28/2024
10:38 PM
#7
Dementia is a horrible thing, my grandma had it for years.
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haloiscoolisbak
11/28/2024
10:46 PM
#8
How old is she TC? I spent many years as a carer on a dementia unit at a nursing home.
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LonelyStoner
11/28/2024
11:11 PM
#9
haloiscoolisbak posted...
How old is she TC? I spent many years as a carer on a dementia unit at a nursing home.
Shes 86.
He's all alone through the day and night.
tripleh213
11/28/2024
11:38 PM
#10
LonelyStoner posted...
Shes 86.
That's damn good imo
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kingdrake2
11/28/2024
11:45 PM
#11
LonelyStoner posted...
Shes 86.


damn. if only it didn't happen or gotten this bad so quick.

we're all losing ourselves.
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Guide
11/28/2024
11:53 PM
#12
sorry tc =\
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NoxObscuras
11/28/2024
11:57 PM
#13
Sorry to hear that man. It's rough. My dad is getting the early stages of that now and we've been trying to improve his diet to slow it down. My gf's grandmother also had it and she was really bad at the end. Couldn't even remember her kids and grandkids.
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LonelyStoner
11/29/2024
01:24 AM
#14
kingdrake2 posted...
damn. if only it didn't happen or gotten this bad so quick.

we're all losing ourselves.
My papaw also has progressive Parkinsons and its just an all around shit show. My cousin is living with them now to take care of both of them but he kind of hates me.
He's all alone through the day and night.
tripleh213
11/29/2024
01:25 AM
#15
Try to stay positive.
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PraetorXyn
11/29/2024
01:26 AM
#16
Its rough. I dont know if mine had dementia, but she was definitely losing her faculties. I will admit I didnt go around her much in the last couple years because it hurt to see her like that. Then it was too late. She passed on January 4. I think she was 88 or 89? Id have to ask mom as shes the one who keeps track of all that stuff (dad doesnt even fix his own medicine box for the week).
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LonelyStoner
11/29/2024
01:30 AM
#17
PraetorXyn posted...
Its rough. I dont know if mine had dementia, but she was definitely losing her faculties. I will admit I didnt go around her much in the last couple years because it hurt to see her like that. Then it was too late. She passed on January 4. I think she was 88 or 89? Id have to ask mom as shes the one who keeps track of all that stuff (dad doesnt even fix his own medicine box for the week).
Im sorry for your loss. Ive learned that its best to play along with their recollections, even if it hurts.
He's all alone through the day and night.
Bass
11/29/2024
01:36 AM
#18
I'm sorry, TC. Dementia is an awful thing. My grandpa is starting to show signs of it, but his heart is failing so it's the least of his worries.

I'm sorry this is happening, though. I know it's really tough on everyone.
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LonelyStoner
11/29/2024
01:42 AM
#19
Bass posted...
I'm sorry, TC. Dementia is an awful thing. My grandpa is starting to show signs of it, but his heart is failing so it's the least of his worries.

I'm sorry this is happening, though. I know it's really tough on everyone.
Thanks man. It sounds callous but I hope she passes with some of her memory. She hasnt forgotten my name or my face but she often confuses me with her first son who died in a gun accident. I play along for her sake.
He's all alone through the day and night.
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