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    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012
     
    I wrote this notice on the home page - www.thealzheimerspouse.com- but in case anyone missed it - Sid has some more medical issues that need immediate attention, so I have been unable to write or post the blogs I had planned. Instead, I put up links to previous blogs that I think our newer members may be interested in. Our veteran members may have missed them, so I would encourage everyone to take a look.

    Thank you.

    joang
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    Oh Joan don't worry about it! Your priority is Sid for now,and you can get back to the blog....we will all still be here! Trust me I don't think we will be going anywhere! ha ha And I am sure we ALL totally understand that is why we are here.
    Hang in there!!
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    Joan-hope things work out for you and Sid. You know where to find me.
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    Sorry about the problems and hope all is well soon. Take your time. We will still be here. And make sure to take care of yourself too.

    (((Hugs)))
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    So very sorry, Joan. Hope things will be back to "normal" very soon. Take care of YOU!
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    And just when you were going to have some time for yourself, Joan, with Sid in daycare. So sorry. We'll wait for your blogs. Hope his issues are not serious.
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    Good luck to Sid and you take care also Joan.
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    So sorry Joan, I hope it's not serious and everything will be OK
    Take care.
    • CommentAuthorRosiek
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012
     
    Keeping you and Sid in my prayers!
    • CommentAuthordivvi*
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012
     
    hope things go smoothly joan.
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    Prayers to you and Sid.
    • CommentAuthorZibby*
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012
     
    Prayers for you and Sid. Don't worry about blogging for us as you tend to the more important and necessary things. As was written, we'll still be here when you're able to get to us.
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012
     
    Hope to hear from you soon because that will mean all is well for you and Sid.
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    Joan: I've been off of the boards for a long time, but, I am so sorry to hear about Sid's illness. Wishing you Well.
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2012 edited
     
    Thanks everyone. This experience is telling me that too much medical responsibility is being placed on caregivers. When we left the ER today, I was told that I had to dispense and MONITOR the new medications. It's a physical problem, not an Alzheimer problem. Long story, which I can't go into now, but I called the Home Health agency that sends Sid his PT, and told them I wanted the nurse to come tomorrow. There are a zillion Medicare rules under which conditions they will pay for a nurse, but because Sid is what is considered "on Home Health Care" because of the PT, he gets nursing. So she's coming tomorrow. She'll help me figure it all out, and tell me what to do.

    joang
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    Hope this doesn't interfere with his going to daycare, Joan.
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    I guess you know that also includes bathing services as long as he has P.T. I worked in home health many years.
    • CommentAuthorElaineH
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Oh Joan, it's always something. God bless you for all that you do not only for Sid, but for us too. Don't worry about us, just take care of Sid & YOURSELF. We will be here when you get back! ((HUGS!))
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    Ky-I was a home health nurse, too. Didn't help a bit is realizing what was going on with my husband for a very long time.
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    Prayers for you both.
    • CommentAuthoracvann
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Just hang in as best as you can and don't worry about this site!! Take care of Sid and yourself ... much more important!
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Thanks again to everyone. All is under control now. While Sid is resting, I am going to go out on the patio, relax and knit - pretty barrettes and scarves for Valentine's Day. No matter how bad things get, at least it is almost always patio weather here.

    joang
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    Sit on that sunny patio and 'chill.' And that's on order!
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Yes, ma'm! Going out right now.

    joang
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      CommentAuthorBama* 2/12
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Save me a chair on that patio. Surely could use a quiet time in the sun.
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    If Sid is attending a medical daycare program, the nurse there can dispense medications as long as they have a doctor's orders.
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    Enjoy some quiet time on the patio Joan..ralax with each stitch taken..
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      CommentAuthordeb112958
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2012
     
    Enjoy your quiet time.
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    I know you know all the rules, -- put the oxygen mask on YOURSELF first - take care of yourself or he'll have no one to care for hmself. It's just crazy how we put ourselves last..and wear down to a mere nub of our former selves, thinking that we have no choice. The minute we die, help comes from all sides for our charges. So, let them appear now. I worry about your health more than his.

    Love, Nancy B*

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