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Aug 2021
4:53pm, 21 Aug 2021
4,847 posts
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Little Miss Happy
Long may it last Linds.
Good news lf. Hope the improvement lasts.
Sounds positive Badger.
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Aug 2021
4:56pm, 21 Aug 2021
49,219 posts
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LindsD
That does sound good, Badger
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Aug 2021
7:18pm, 21 Aug 2021
54,041 posts
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Lip Gloss
Aw this sounds a happy thread today 
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Aug 2021
9:56pm, 26 Aug 2021
928 posts
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CK2
Currently visiting my parents and it feels tough this visit. Dad’s very frail, has really slowed down physically and mentally and has lost confidence. Mum is fussing about him but I’m as concerned about her as she seems away with the fairies at times and is giving money away (charities) indiscriminately. It’s getting more challenging to support them and still treat them as adults. Sorry, mini pity party over as I know others have it so much worse.
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Aug 2021
11:33pm, 26 Aug 2021
12,410 posts
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Mandymoo
CK2 sounds very tough, it so sad isn't it?.
We have had a rough few days with mum, not health wise just mentally wise. She has been struggling and her dementia seems to have dipped, and she is forgetting lots.
Told my sister I didn't call her yesterday and we had a falling out which is not true as we had a lovely chat yesterday....
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Aug 2021
2:55am, 27 Aug 2021
929 posts
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CK2
Oh MM that sounds painful. Dementia is so cruel.
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Aug 2021
3:25am, 27 Aug 2021
54,161 posts
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Lip Gloss
CK2,: it's always tough and I think so sad to see an elderly couple having to muddle through. Very tough on the family
MM, that's sad especially knowing you have been in touch and it's been forgotten.
My brother and sister in law have moved in to care for her mother but are finding it really difficult as she doesn't believe my brother is who he is.
Hopefully by this weekend we have my dad settling into his new care home up here which will make such a difference, especially to my sister who is one who used more but it's was such a distance.
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Aug 2021
6:39am, 27 Aug 2021
4,873 posts
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Little Miss Happy
CK2 - doesn't matter what anyone else is dealing with, that's difficult for you and the parent/child relationship turning round is awkward. Do you think your mum knows what she's doing with the money?
That's rough Mandy. Poxy dementia.
I hope he settles well LG.
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Aug 2021
9:00am, 27 Aug 2021
1,407 posts
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poppyH
CK2 /MM all sounds difficult. And sad.
My dad gets daily calls from my aunt now, forgetting why she rang, and then a long circular conversation. But she's lost so much language she can't describe the rooms in her house so trying to reassure her is difficult.
Dad managed to take her to the local monthly dementia cafe that has thankfully restarted post covid, and they've signed up for a steam train/fish and chip day out next month so it feels more positive today.
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Aug 2021
3:01pm, 27 Aug 2021
930 posts
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CK2
LMH - I’m not sure she has a full grasp. She blames my dad for being tight with money and consequently hides purchases/donations from him. If he dies first she’ll have to take more responsibility.
I hope it all goes well with your dad LG.
That’s so sad poppyH - must be very painful for your dad. Is she still living independently?
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