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Are we allowed to lie for shalom bayis? It would seem so, but what might be a healthy guideline for when it's okay and when it's not?
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Isn't therapy about being yourself; aren't there different ways for people to communicate with each other?
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Jack was awarded a blue and gold first-place trophy, appropriately topped off with a golden bee.
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I've honestly never had any trouble with anyone getting away from me even without Rylai's. I do agree that it's very helpful during team fights and the extra HP helps a lot. I'm just not sure it's worth it over RoA since RoA provides more synergism with AA. I use to run Rylai's in my build all the time before I realized the slow wasn't much use to me. I'll reconsider it.
I just tried 9/21/0 and I like it. With flat armor and magic resist things are much much easier now. The health regen and the high defense will allow me to try laning with a Doran's Ring instead of 2 HP pots and Meki's. Still undecided on quints. I love movement speed but I think I could get more out of Cass with more magic pen.
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I've only played cass twice and both times i stack Archangels and got a Rabadons Deathcap to finish it off. By end game I had 1500 ap and it took only 1 hit from my Q to kill anyone on the other team. My score that game was 57/10/22.
Tried starting with Doran's only. Didn't like it. Back to Meki's and 2 pots.
My CS has been horrible lately. Really making Mejai's not worth the money when that 1235 gold is needed elsewhere. Cass's auto attack animation is so deceptive. Granted, I usually take the support lane with the tank since many other carries can carry harder than Cass but my CS still needs some work when in a lane with a teammate.
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breaking news FCKW/CFC/HCFC cools down the north pole extremely (-80C)
I'm comparing in explicit terms as the wind is not always going. All the reports show that wind is inefficient. You said the 'Government pays for studies...' LOL! So, your proof is Government studies?!? What a joke. That's a horrible argument. Talk about bias. The Government will get results of whatever they want.
breaking news FCKW/CFC/HCFC cools down the north pole extremely (-80C)
this means you have a high price difference for an storage power plant solution.
"All the reports show that wind is inefficient."
its all about price because of that the germans only pay 0.03-0.05 by LAW
and you don't understand the smart grid they use water power plants as batteries for the wind energy!
You also don't seem to understand that companies currently make money when selling nuclear power for ~50€/Mwh, so arguing cost to be 1000 times that is just silly.
You also don't seem to understand that it doesn't make any difference what law says for price to be. If law says too low price, nobody is producing energy. Simple.
Price of producing has to be lower than selling price for somebody to do that.
All this should be common sense. So I have to agree with few earlier comments about trying to talk some sense to you.
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I have a lot of respect for Germans for trying to produce energy alternatively. If they succeed it will be a revolution for energy producing all over the world. If they fail, bad luck for the Germans.
I think the coal burning is stupid but so is cutting atoms in the half too. I hope they will get over either of those as fast as possible.
and with Methane synthesis storage power plants you can drive 100% with wind!
same condition mens: insurance with a total of 100% liability +nuclear waste disposal
if you calculate it right nuclear power is the worst and expensive of all energies !
producing price for solar is 0,16 and selling price is 0.30
producing price for heat and power with gas is 7 selling price is 0.30
producing price for nuclear(same condition: insurance 100% liability +waste disposal) is: 100 and selling price is 0,30


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Image: RA Dickey correction in the NYT
Wow. That has got to be the geekiest newspaper correction in history, and, the worst part is, thanks to my Dad, I knew exactly what was being discussed.
Hat tip to Buzz Feed for the picture.
C- for the year James Mojica haha eagles game was an F
Too bad youse only cover the New Jersey teams, Buffalo is doing well for a change.
Jets = F. Giants = C-
Hey guys (all you apologists), looks like we will HAVE hitch a couple of more "FIRE REX RYAN" wagons to make room for those wagoneers that are desperate to get on board!!!
Rev. Brendan you and your acolytes can have the LEAD WAGON because I know you guys LOOOOVE to be Front Runners !!!!
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DEVELOPING: Florida State investigating authentication of large number of Jameis Winston autographs. » http://es.pn/1sIOUix
hopefully he sold them for more than 5 dollars...seriously
Watching Rex's press conf, He just looks broken. He needs to pick up his head. Playoffs may be out but he can still rattle off some wins. Amazing that we only lost to the Broncos by 7 + pick 6 with no corners vs Peyton.
Wow do I hate this team right now
We need to sign Iupati in the offseason to replace Winters
I'm thinking this team is one or two more losses away from the NY Post bringing back the clown car on the back cover with Geno/Rex/Vick and friends in full make up.....
No doubt Idzik is driving that car...
C- ?? Are you kidding??? Grading has gotten a lot easier since I was in school!!
@UncleJoesFunnyFarm wow what is he 12? I hope Mehta sues this clown for slander.
I'd like to know his reasoning for that honestly.
Winston was never actually charged in that rape. That doesn't mean he didn't do it. But I don't know what actually happened and I'm sure Jets Fan Since '85 wasn't there either. So I'm not sure where he gets off judging the guy with zero proof of anything.
I'm assuming that's why he said this, because the stealing crab legs and screaming obscenities were stupid things, but hardly reasons not to draft him considering how talented he is.
@UncleJoesFunnyFarm Just accept it
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WR might be my pick bro,but I like Mariota too. A lot of season left. I'l flip flop several times.
I don't like his long dragging throwing motion. I try to like him, but for some reason I don't. The games I watch , he really isn't other worldly like he's perceived to be.
@Marvel Well Mariota probably goes #1 so not sure we pick that high. No other QB I'd spend a top 5 pick on. Otherwise, OL or WR, But I dont trust Idzik at all to do the right thing
I find it hard to worry about him not having textbook mechanics because it doesn't seem to have any kind of negative effect on his accuracy.
In fact, it seems to help him make accurate passes when he's about to take a hit or if he needs to get the ball around a big body in front of him.
Bbbb-but Idzik has a PLAN !
I'd heard about him before he got his first start, so I've been watching him since his first game.
I've really got no doubts about his ability on the field. He may not be as smart as Luck, but as a prospect he's really not very far off from that level.
Instant, high level starting QB in the NFL.
People assume that but does it happen that much ? the price is high for those early trade ups. Not sure Mariota will warrant such a move tbh.
True, but are there many true top end guys worth picking in those spots if a team doesn't want a QB?
As of now, I don't know honestly. But your point is valid.


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I am a Danish guy, who are wisiting your fantastic country from october 09 and 2-4 month from that. My girlfriend and I are planning to fly to Darwin and drive to Perth including the Gibb River Road. At first we talked about renting a 4wd camper, but that would cost a lot :-(
Now we consider to buy a Landcruiser a 60- or 80-series hoping to find a nice one for about 5.000 AUD, and make a rebuild so we can sleep i the car. Now I have a lot of questions.
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4: Are some cityes better (cheaper) to buy cars in than other, are there better places to sell the car again?
5: How long time do you think the rebuild would take. My thought are a simpel treeskeletan (i think it is called), with matresses on top an storage room under. We also need freshwater stove ect...
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This summer's Greater Iowa Chapter Alzheimer's Association newsletter had a piece titled, "Ten real-life strategies for dementia caregiving." I like the piece and want to share a few of them with you, plus one of my own.
Being reasonable, rational and logical will just get you into trouble.
When someone is acting in ways that don't make sense, we tend to carefully explain the situation, calling on his or her sense of appropriateness to get compliance. However, the person with dementia doesn't have a "boss" in his brain any longer, so he doesn't respond to our arguments, no matter how logical. Straightforward, simple sentences about what's going to happen are usually the best.
Therapeutic communication reduces stress.
We tend to be meticulously honest with people. However, when someone has dementia, excessive details may lead to distress, for both them and the caregiver. Does it really matter that your loved one thinks she's the volunteer at the day care center? Is it OK to tell your loved one that the two of you are going out to lunch and then "coincidentally" stop by the doctor's office on the way home to pick something up as a way to get her to the doctor?
It's perfectly normal to question the diagnosis when someone has moments of lucidity.
One of the hardest things to do is remember that we are responding to a disease, not the person. Everyone with dementia has times when they make perfect sense and can respond appropriately. We often feel like that person has been faking it or that we've been exaggerating the problem when these moments occur. We're not imagining things; they're just having one of those moments to be treasured when they occur.
Offering a sense of control goes a long way.
All of us want to feel like we're in control of our own lives and have the capability to make our own choices. This doesn't change when someone has dementia — even the later stages of Alzheimer's disease. Although somebody with advanced Alzheimer's disease is no longer capable of maintaining the independence and choice they once had, we have the opportunity to offer them at least an "illusion of control". For example, instead of saying, "I want you to take a bath now" you could say, "I know how much you love taking a bath on Sunday evenings, thank you for letting me help you out."
The advice I often give caregivers is to communicate with words, tone and body language that can most often generate reassurance and a sense of contentment. When we communicate in this way, we're letting go of our own need to control a disease which we simply cannot.
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Each comment is so vital and clearly a sign of how very, very important it is for every person to obtain education in the various types of dementia (or at least what your loved one has been diagnosed with). There are no 2 people who share the same symptoms nor two people alike who live with Dementia. Education about the disease, education about caregiving tasks as well as family coping skills and stress management is a must. Assisted Living communities are more often than not, not a consoling solution. They are simply not regulated properly, they all say they have training but quickly you discover many do not. More terrifying is the fact that few family members visit their loved one. I often want to avoid visits because it is so frustrating to see how mom is not showered, or full plates of food taken away, or sitting in the same chair for hours and hours on end. It's horrendous. I can't name the 3 she has been in thus far because she is still living. We are on top of things every single day but something must change for sake of the big picture. Assisted Living is constantly focused on keeping buildings filled, they often run short staffed, they are all NON MEDICAL communities. Many have a nurse on staff and many have physician groups visit weekly, but it is important, depending upon the medical needs to be clear they are non-medical yet funnel independent residents into the memory unit whether there is a memory capacity problem or physical ailment..they will insist they can care for your loved one and of course to the tune of 3000 and up as high as 10000 per month. Assisted Living is also driven by a menu of services that can add up quickly. If you can afford home care or small Residential Care Homes - that is where your loved one will receive an appropriate caregiver to patient ratio - about 1 to 3 in residential care. In Assisted Living that ratio is more often 1 to 13 at best about 1 to 8 (one caregiver caring for 8 people). Caution - when you bring problems to the attention of management - you find yourself and your loved one on a hit list. They Love, Love, Love the residents whose family members don't visit - it allows them not to worry about the resident having advocates around to complain about even the most basic of cares not being delivered. It's sickening.
please help, does anyone that cares for dementia pt.s know of adult playpen or something similar. i have someone i care for that constantly walks around all day long, and i need somewhere safe to place her when i need to tend to others.
My husband has advanced to severe dementia, or ALZHEIMER'S. Has good days n bad days. I'm so thankful his nights are very good, we both get good sleep. He still has his good sense of humor, we laugh a lot, at the craziest things, but it's fun. I have learned that the biggest help I can give him is showing lotsa love and attention, patience n understanding. He is so appreciative of everything I do for him. Giving him compliments often is helpful, and spending personal time. He's been a real people person so he loves to socialize. The biggest problem is not wanting to shower, I use psychology, works at times, but he is such a perfectionist, I just don't get it!! I think he just does not like to be told,, and I've used the "loving your bath", but....? We go one day at a time with much help and faith in our Lord and Master! He has blessed us so much!
My husband has demetia which is progressing. Evenings are worse. Recently, he insists he has seen people in the house, wonders where they went, etc. this frustrates him deeply. He has for a few months hallucinating a little, but it's getting worse. Also, he's told me, where's my wife, I ask him who am I, he grins and says, oh, that's my head. How do I deal with this hallusations?
My father is 70 and was diagnosed with vascular dementia 5 years ago. His behavior is getting very bad, he is mean and resentful to my Mom, even though she is wonderful and kind to him. He has also been rude to friends in socisl setting. Mom is getting very run down and sad as Dad is totally non-compliant with anything the doctor wants him to do. We need help, is there a way to change this bad behavior? How do we make Dad see that his behavior is not appropriate? Thanks for any help!
I have worked with persons with dementia and AD,for 25 years on daily basis and my experience is that people with mentioned diseases need more than anything love, structure, and tranquil environment. Also I understand that Seroquel and Risperidone is not aproved to be administered to these population, but when you run a place like this and the person is agressive, hitting, scratching, biting, walking non stop days and nights what do you do to help them? The medications mentioned above do work very well for some people and it is true that they have a black box warning, if they take these medications but this people have a life that has quality in it until they go home to be with the Lord. Only people that did not work with many people with dementia will say that is not good to use the above medications, but In my opinion I feel that even if they develop diabetes or heart attack at least they have more QUALITY OF LIFE until they leave this earth. Again in my opinion is the insurance companies that influenced the people for cost purposes, because now the society do not put value on elderly and it is extremely sad, that in the effort to help them more we are taking some of the privileges away from our loved ones. We need to look at other countries that are poor are giving even their life for their loved one and here we cant offer everything our loved ones need because of cost it is very sad, and I pray that things will change so we will put value on all the senior of our country
Hello everyone. Since my husband's diagnoses three years ago, I started college. I am now a senior at the age of 51, and I am working on my senior capstone project at Regis University. I will graduate in May with my BS in Applied Psychology.
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89 year old father with Dementia . Get him out , in the car and take him whereever you want !!! You are his best interest . I am an STNA of 23 years . I recently lost my client of over a year dealing with Dementia and caregiving issues. I took her out to lunch, rides in the park , to the library , the the mall to watch the children . We went somewhere all the time up until a couple weeks before she died. DEMENTIA ...I'm confused things that happen are easily forgotten so I'm really confused about what could aggitate your dad upon return . Oh yes there were days that my lady would give me the hardest time either to go or she wouldn't get out of the car but after life around her existed , she loved it . This to me is sending mixed messages. So many people are talked about in the negative about putting loved ones in a nursing home and forgetting them , here you want to be involved and they wish you weren't . What is your inner self telling you . I would march right back in there and say that I have every right to take my dad out and please have hime ready ! You are his true caregiver , you give your father a voice ...let him be heard . Good Luck !!!!
Moving in with your mother after being married so soon must be hard . I worked with a family and the daughter was married and lived upstairs with her husband . The daughter had a very hard time seperating herself from the whole siyuation , this caused her to not feel well . I have to say that there are caregivers that you could hire whether it be short or long term . Also there are live in caregivers that are usually charged a daily rate instead bof hourly . There are also adult daycare programs that you can look into . I believe that people do much better in their own home . Taking them out of their environment has a big impact . It seems like you do not get to spend the quality time with your mother instead you are hands on caregiver . If you can afford it I would hire some help to ease yourself . I cannot imagine how you feel but I do know that I try to see it this way ...It may be me one day that needs help . What would I want ? I wish you all the best but please look into hiring help , check insurance to see if any portion could be covered . You are important also , but honestly a facility I am not sure about .
I moved in to my mom's home 2 & 1/2 years ago because she over medicated twice and took a bad fall the last time. I suspected she had dementia and knew she was not able to handle her medications, financial affairs, etc. Since then she was diagnosed with AD and is in mid stage. She will be 90 next month and is in fairly good health but the AD is steadily progressing. The last 6 months my own health has declined from the stress of taking care of her. Lately I feel like I'm going to go before she does! But when I think of putting her in a care facility guilt consumes me. I'm seeking help from a counselor, have attended caregiving classes, gone to a couple of support group meetings but part of me just feels like I can't do this anymore. She is still cognitive enough to be really angry that I sent her to a facility. My husband and I married 8 mos ago and he has been living here with us for the past 2 & 1/2 yrs helping me care for her. But this is her house and because she won't tolerate any change we still feel like boarders with our only private space being our bedroom. We would like a life of our own sooner than later, but if we don't mover her to a facility that may not happen for years since she in good health other than her AD. I feel lost and hopeless a lot of the time. Can anyone relate or offer any suggestions? Thanks
Please give strategies for interrupting my Mom's perseverations which can go on for several hours.
My soon to be 89 year old father was admitted to the dimentia unit of the local VA on June 14th. Although I am very grateful for the wonderful care he is being given, I have a question. We had our family meeting recently. I asked if it was ok to take him for a ride in the car or take him home for holidays. I was told it was best not to because he is frequently agitated and that he may be a "problem" when he returns. I don't want to upset the progress they are making with him, but I can't help but feel they are doing what is "easiest" for them. I asked if they felt these requests were for selfish reasons - to make me feel better, and was told yes. I can't help but feel such "excursions" would make him feel better, if only for the moment. So, I guess my questions is: When is it truly in the best interest of the patient to limit his "normal" interactions? Thank you for your "tips".
While little can be done to improve dementia in those who suffer, family members who find emotional distress in the hardship of Alzheimer Disease can call for therapy to find better methods of coping.
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My Mother-in-law is probably in the last stages of this disease now and it's been a horrible nightmare most of the way.She is still at home with my 89 year old Father-in-law who is managing the best he can but failing miserably.She wanders,converses with the dead,sees and talks to people not there,hides things,and is constantly moving things around.They have lived in their home for 60 years yet in her mind,it isnt her home,they just got there usually every morning.I spent 24 hours with her last weekend to give my husbands Dad a break and I dont guess I have ever been so tired in all my life.During the time my Father-in-law was away staying with my Husband,he finally said he was ready for her to go to a nursing home because it's just too much trying to take care of her.I hate this more than anything because it will be a fight all the way between family members.Some are concerned that their inheritance will be flushed down the toilet because of the costly care.My Husband and I dont care because she'd be better off and then maybe we would have Dad around awhile longer.It's all just so sad.....:(
I have a friend whose husband recently passed away after 4 years of struggling through dementia.
She has written a book that helps people to deal with all the aspects of caretaking for someone afflicted by this difficult disease.
From spiritual to practical to personal difficulties, she gives a blow by blow delivery of the myriad circumstances that caretakers of dementia stricken patients must deal with...and how to delicately handle all the aspects of their loved one's problem. The book is called Into The Mist - Journey Into Dementia by Kathleen Beard. She has a current blog as well. You can read about it here. http://intothemistbook.com/book-preview
My mother is 88 years old and is in the later stages of Alzheimer's. She had a real cat named Caldonia and she had to give it up when she went into a secure Alzheimer's unit. We bought he a beautiful calico plush cat that she has had for three years. She carries her plush cat everywhere with her and she truly loves it. We believe it is like a security companion for her. We told her it was artificial when we gave it to her and she just smiled and said how pretty and sweet it is. I think it is a small thing that has made her quality of life much better. When mom cant put sentences together to commuicate with us we can always redirect her to Caldonia her cat and she can always talk about how she loves her cat! Does anyone else have stories like this?
My father has recently entered a nursing home. At 81 yrs...he has late stagge alzheimers...but still has he ability to dress himself, go to the washroom, eat (all these with queuing) The doctors have decided to "change" his medication. Taking him off exelon and ebixa which I understand to slow the decline of memory loss...and now which to introduce rsiperdal and seroquel which according to Mayo..should NOT be given to dementia patients. My fear is that they simply want to sedate him ....I am confused. I am trying to let the "specialists" do their jobs...but when I do some research and find out this kind of information...I question if it is the right thing for my father....Confused??
My mother has been suffering from dementia for the last 7 or 8 yrs that I know of. My brother was aware for sometime that she was not well and took total financial advantage of her, after my dad died in 2007 he walked her thru a Reverse Mortgage and stole what little money she had. I made a hard but concious decision that Asst.Living was in her best interest and mine. She spent 2 yrs there till her money was gone and I recently had to move her to the nursing area of the facility,she has adjusted and enjoys the interaction with the staff and other residents.I thank God for the care and support the staff has given me and my mother. It has been a very hard journey for both of us, but I know have done the right thing for both of us,I would not have been able to care for her at home and it would not have been fair to either one of us. I encourage anyone in this situation to carefully consider an Asst. Living arrangment or Nursing Care,I got several wonderful referrals for the Nursing Facility I chose and have not regretted it. This diease is harder on the caregiver than the patient, they are not aware of their circumstances. Simple answers to their questions and make the best of their good days. I still have a long way to go with my mom and I try to take a day at a time and care for myself so I can help care for her. We are not alone in these circumstances, there are many of us. We must care for ourselves to care for our loved one. Bless all of us.
This article has been so very helpful to me. Thank you for writing it.
Lydia, March 14, 2010:
It is past time for your mother to go into a nursing home. When my mother hit me--something she had never ever done--I knew I could no longer handle her. Your mother needs a structure to her life that you cannot provide at home no matter how caring you may be. My mother didn't eat or bathe, and resented any prompting from me to do so as an intrusion on her independence. With the daily structure and social interactions of the nursing home, she sleeps much better, is much more appropriate and less agitated, and is always clean. She eats. Going into a nursing home does not have to be the worst thing that happens to her: it might actually be the best.
My 59-year-old husband's behaviour was becoming odd and I tried to talk to him, to reason. He considered this to be abuse and left, consulting a lawyer and is now proceeding to divorce. We saw a marriage counsellor who then told me he has signs of dementia. I am now evil in his mind. He has devastated us financially. It is so sad that I cannot be there to help him. Has anyone else ever faced this type of situation? Any suggestions?
Hi, i work for the family resource network in Brick, NJ. We are a non profit organization supporting those with developmental disabilities and their families. We are having a National Caregivers Conference on October 26, 2010 in Iselin, New Jersey. The website is www.nationalcaregiversconference.org
Please post this to your blog that way anyone intersted can attend! Thanks for helping spead the word!
There seems to be a recurring question about whether to be honest with someone with Alzheimers about dead loved ones. My mom came to the point where she began to say her mother was alive and she began talking to her picture, etc. My feeling was, what would be the point of telling her she was dead? It seemed to give her some comfort to think that she was alive. When she would sometimes ask me, "Where is my mom?" I would tell her, "She doesn't live with us right now." That seemed to be all she needed and she'd forget about it soon after. My point is that telling my mom her mother was dead would cause her anguish in the moment and I can't really see the point of doing that just to be honest with someone. They will probably forget all about it in a few minutes anyway.
Barbara, I am having a very hard time with my Mother who suffered a stroke in 2001 but. She is 82. She was diagnosed with Dementia a few years ago. However, for the past four days all she talks to me about is my Dad (who died in 1978) and how much he made her suffer (he was a great father but a lady's man). He died at the divorce hearing after 31 years of marriage to my Mom. I know I'm rambling but my Mom is so sad now and she keeps saying how he's here and so are all her dead loved ones. I suffer from depression myself and am at a loss as to what to do. Go along with her or remind constantly that they are all dead. Please, help me. I am so desperate because I don't know what to do.
Barbara, you're very welcome. I check this blog from time to time, so if you want to chat, please let me know. When someone lives what you're going through, it makes it so much easier to communicate and share your feelings. I wish you well. Get help, all the help you need. Go online, there are lots of organizations out there and perhaps in your town. I'd like to know how you're doing and how your Mom is. Thanks! Kathleen
Thank you so much for this information. I'm going through something like this now with my Mother & I have felt lost. This information was very helpful.
My Mom was diagnosed with multi-infarct dementia and the process was all-consuming for me and her disease was a very slow progression. The best thing that helped me through it, was a sense of humor, "playing" with her throughout the years and trying to keep her and myself cheerful. It was hard, but I lived with her for 9 years prior to her going to a nursing home and it was one of the most interesting learning processes ever. She lived at the nursing home for almost 11 years and just passed on 9/21.
Now my days are much harder without her presence. I saw her every day and constantly cared for her and fought for her needs at the home. You must be proactive in care for your parent or whomever and never stop fighting for what they deserve. It's not about us, it's about them. This staff failed to realize at times. For me, it was the hardest time of my life, to watch the woman I loved most, disappear bit by bit. I miss her little face and I know how all of you feel. You must go for support, therapy, group, form a group of your own, but talk abou it and get it out!! Now that Mom is gone, I'm back in therapy, only at Hospice, for bereavement. It's helping and it will take a long time. Mom was 93 and I was her immediate caregiver. Do that for yourself if you can. And writing helps!!
Please write to me here, and I would love to help anyone get through this process. Not easy, but with love, humor and education, it can be done. Educate yourself - there are lots of books!! K
(PART3) my daughter if she wanted to cut her, she would have. I then felt it was time for a NSG home. I called the home where my dad was and started to get things set up. The next day I couldnt do it. I had to tough it out longer. I'm in the process of getting a 4-bedroom mobilehome to move her in with me. I think she would do better once under my direct care. Its hard now because I'm an LPN and a single mom. I work two jobs. My mom has good days and bad days. She once was a very healthy woman. She has lost a LOT of weight. Her appetite is poor. I notice she harbor things. Napkins, wrappers, paper. And if you give her something, you better put a trace on it because an hour later, IT'S GONE! and I PROMISE you, you cant ever find it again!! I think she has her on time warp or something! It disappears!! She has started getting up several times through the night. She's awake all the time. We have put an alarm on the door so we know when it is opened. Her hygiene is poor. She doesnt want anyone to bathe her. We bump heads a lot there. She doesnt brush her teeth. A lot of this will change once I get her under my direct care. It's very hard and I feel you all. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please share. God bless you all.
(PART2) and throw milk on her door! My mom swear she knows what goes on in the apt above her. She can tell you every move they make. She thinks they get in her apt by coming through the pipes or AC unit. At first I was very angry at such nonsense. And couldnt believe what I was hearing. As time past on, I decided I need to move her in with me. I have no help with my mom except for my kids who are teenagers. My oldest son lives with her. He has learned to handle her very well. She is closest to me. She has now started to wonder. She was able to walk over to my building without help. Lately she gets confused and begins knocking on everybody's door trying to find me. I get a call from the landlord saying YOUR MOM IS OUT AGAIN. Fortunately the landlord and I are now bestfriends. Once my mom knocked on her door. My friend let her in knowing she was looking for me. When my mom got inside she pulled out a large butcher knife! The landlord took it and called me ASAP! I got there and my friend stated she used it for protection. Now my mom walks over to my place sevral times in an hour forgetting she has been over. I bought a bolt lock for her door. My daughter stayed over with her that night. My mom saw the bolt lock and got a knife and started hammering it to get out. My daughter said NO grandma! Dont do that! My mom turned around and started swinging the knife at her! My daughter called me ASAP! My mom was in a state of panic when I got to her. I told
My mom has had Alz now for about 5 years...that I know of. I first found out about it while we were watching t.v. A person on a show mentioned it. My mom said, "That's what that Doctor said I have!" I don't have no Alz!" I asked, When was this??" She stated, "About a year ago!!" My mom has always been a proud person an felt this couldn't happen to her. My Dad was put in a Nsg home due to a hard stroke. He is doing good now but mind comes and goes. I moved my mom out of her home and into a apt. complex where I live. She is in the building next door. She started hallucinating seeing people in the house. Calling the police nightly. They finally flagged her phone and called me first before they came out. I soon caught on that something wasnt quite right with her. I thought she would do better once I moved her in with me. Moving her into a 2-story apt complex was the WRONG ANSWER!!! It was a nightmare. The tenant above her became her target. She thought the lady was coming into her house stealing food. She would have me to purcahse food for the lady so she would not steal here food. She would actually feel pain of this woman abusing her and beating her. Once I went over to check on her and when I got to her door, there was milk throwed all over her door. I said who did this momma?? She said that lady bad kids! A few days later, the landlord called me to her office and stated the tenant across the hall saw my mom come outside
my mom has alzhiemer's has had it 8 years now she will be 69 this july in december she had her first siezures wasn't able to walk after them but eventually got herself back to walking now as good as before them but enough to get around then again over night she wasn't able to walk or sit up or stand literally overnight i am her only caregiver have been the entire 8 years i do have a paid sitter that comes 3 days a week for 3 hours i also now have hospice who has been wonderful i suggest anyone who needs help contact hospice they are such a great help even when you just need someone to talk to that actually understands i wish everyone luck who is in the same place i am with a loved one and send my prayers to you and your families it's a terrible disease to have and even more terrible to watch it happen to someone you love and know there is nothing you can do to stop it just pray and know your doing your best to make what time they have left as comfortable as possible and your doing it with love.
Hi, I have in the past two years lost three of the closest people in my life, to three different things. One was Lue Garics and dementia, one was to Alztimers, and on was to cancer and dementia. Well needless to say it was sad and I am reading this and I totally agree and recomend trying all these steps as hard as they are they work. Good luck to everyone who is a care giver I was their and I lived with each one as they went threw it.
Hi ( for Hanna) My Dad was having this problem with my Mom. We let her physician be aware of this problem and he put her on seroquel, a very low dosage. It seems to have helped. I have also started taking her for short walks in the morning for exercise. Just a suggestion for you.
My mother is 86 and has alz/dementa. She wakes up at night and goes to shower to be ready to start her day after 2 hour of sleep. I try to put her back to bed and she will wake up in 10 minutes after i have put her back to bed. Some times she is ready to start her day at 10.30 pm. If i let her start her day - she keeps on walking whole night long. I have'nt had a full night sleep for last one year. Any suggestions - any one?
My mom is 87. I am not sure if she has Alz or dementia. She is able to feed herself, go to the bathroom & brush her teeth. She has hallucinations, hears people talking, says that we have 2 houses on the same street, yesterday President Obama came to the door. My question is how do I handle this? Do I agree with her or try to make her understand. She sometimes gets angry and upset because I can't see or hear what she does. Also, she sees & hears my Dad who has been dead for 4 years & gets upset when I say he is not here. What is the best way to handle this? Agree or Disagree, change the subject etc. Thanks
This is for Judy, Jan 18th. My mom has had alz for almost 10 years. 5years unable to communicate, walk, or dress herself. etc. She currently is unable to swallow normally and sleeps all day. We have contacted hospice for her and have found they have taken so much of the stress and indecision from us. Contact you MD and the hospice in your area. Hospice is available thru medicare for the last months of life. They are compassionate people who are there to help the entire family. Give them a call and see if they can help you. Thru the years I have also used the ALZ.org website for a wealth of info. My mom is in the last days of her life at 86yrs old. She probably will not last thru the week. I thought the end would bring relief after this horrible disease, but I am so sad that it took 10 years of my moms life. She is and has been healthy without medication, but sadly that has been the curse that has kept her alive. God bless you and your family.
my mother was in hospital twice in dec 09, and since then she has lived with me. she doesn't even care to go home. so now she lives with me and i care for her.i give her all her meds. i go to work and she is so excited to see me when i get home. it is very sweet. she has forgot my name and that truly hurt but i didn't let her see that. i just laughed and asked her who do you think i am. we have had so much fun and it is hard to see her going down everyday. she has had dementia for several years but lately it has gotten worse. i have to tell her to change her diaper and clean her teeth, and clothes. she is just like a child. she took care of me and i am trying to do my best to care for her. my brother does not believe anything is wrong with her, and that really hurts that i am doing it all. someone comes over twice a week to bathe her. i don't know how long i will be able to care for my mom,but right now i am doing the best i can. she has woke up and dressed at 12.30am and was gonna start her day. i told her to go back to bed and she did. this really helps so much to talk about this.
Hi, to all the special care-givers out there, my precious Mother has dementia since April 07, she is totally unable to move, unable to feed herself, I puree everything she eats, now it seems she can't swallow, she can't even suck on a straw, I'm feeding her liquids with a syringe only when she opens her mouth and of course if I see she can't swallow I stop. Question? have any of you experienced this stage of dementia? What's next? please help
to stay the night. I said we are all friends here, I know they have extra rooms let's go see if they have one for you! will both get a good night sleep have some breakfast and hop on the bus tomorrow and go home. She smiled thanked me said OK, It doesn't all ways go that smooth but one thing I learned is patience & just go with the flow hope this helps. God bless you & your family members,& the Cna's Nurse's Doctors that really care!
(I had a hell of a time doing my own). She swore her coffee maker did not work after I showed her 5 times what she was doing wrong, I figured it was her Arthritis flaring up,( it wasn't). And all the other small thing I did not catch. Until time came for the Nursing home I won't go into all the stress / guilt, education about the disease, fatigue, and getting a hold of doctors and vigilantly going to the nursing home to keep an eye on her. But all my time spent with her at the home and taking her out for outings I remembered what John said. She would see Dogs & Cats walk by or just sitting next to her (She was an animal lover). And point them out to me with a smile on here face. And I would say "Oh ya what a good looking Dog, what breed is that"? ( there was no dog there) and she would say a Golden or Lab or Basset ect. It is a sad disease but JUST BE HAPPY THAT THEY ARE ON A GOOD "TRIP"! GO WITH THE FLOW! Amongst other story's about the other residents one comes to mind This Lady, Lucile was really agitated & the nurse was trying to get her to go to her room to go to bed it was around 9:00 p.m.Lucile was confused & did not know where she was at. I said Lucile whats wrong? She was on the verge of crying she told me she missed the F@$#ing bus to get home. I told her "YA DAMN IT! I did to"
( she swore like a drill Sargent,she smiled because I said "damn it") I said the bus will be back tomorrow morning to pick us up. And t
Mom, passed away last May with dementia I have some thoughts hopefully to help some folks. A few years before Mom got "sick" a friend of mine came back from a funeral. He told me that his Two elderly Aunts had lived together, one had Alzheimer's & the other one was as healthy as a horse. I said "Oh sorry to hear,was it the aunt with Alzheimer's that passed"? No he said, you know how life seams to always serve you up a ... sandwich it was the aunt that was healthy as a horse that passed away."Yes I know" I said, he then proceeded to tell me he did not think that Alzheimer's was that bad of a disease. I said "John what the hell are you talking about? It has to be a nightmare for the person & the caregiver!
He said "Ya maybe but my healthy Aunt knew how to handle her sister never argued or tried to reason with her, Just went along with the flow. And the Aunt that had Alzheimer's was crying and having a hard time at the funeral... Once they closed the casket she forgot who was in the box and she started laughing & carrying on, and thought she was at a wedding and was having a great time"! John I said. That's what I like about you,you always look on the bright side of things. A few years later my mom started having all the signs that I over looked probably like most people, like she could not see to well to balance her check book. So I took her to the Eye doctor 3 or 4 times,Doctor could not find any thing wrong wi
My Uncle lives with me and is experiencing more "mini strokes". He doesn't remember what he has done the day before. He just got upset because he could not change the TV channels by holding his finger on his nostril. I tried to reason with him and realized that was a mistake so I told him it didn't work that way anymore and he had to use the remote control. He does not want to use his oxygen anymore - but I put in on him and turned it on. I am looking for an online support group so I can ask questions. He is safe at home because he doesn't cook and he has arthritis so he can't get out and wander. I feel like I should be doing more, but I guess I just have to go with the flow. Any ideas?
Mom just passed away after 6 yrs. of Alzheimers. Dad kept her at home with gals coming in to help. It was cheaper than a nursing home- dad didn't feel guilty and mom felt at home even tho she didn't know us. When she stopped wanting to eat or drink the doctor told us it was time for Hospice. They were so great! Helped us to let her go - gave her water or ensure if she wanted, a couple ounces was all she wanted, and then a week ago she just drifted out...a peaceful departure. Ask your doctor or community agencies for ALL THE SUPPORT you need for these trying years! They are OUT THERE and really CAN HELP!
My 83 year old wife with 7 years into Alzheimers has recently started to eat very little. What should I do? I am the sole caregiver. I have two hours of hired respite twice a week. I am one of those who do not want to give up caring. I placed her in an Alzheimer unit for 5 days with some disasterous results.
This is for Sally. We live in Bryan, TX and we have the Rose Home here. I had to put my Mom there this week and though I agonize over if I have done the right thing(she is heself, sometimes), they are houses with 3-5 people and at least one nurse's aide there 24/7. The cost is much less and the care is great. She is realizing what has happened and is very angry. Tomorrow she may or may not remember. I love my Mom and I just cannot be there to protect her all the time. It hurts soo much to have to do this.
people with Alzheimer's are not "crazy" and they are not children and it is counter productive if they are treated in that manner. Remember that they have lived adult lives and the person is still inside and their feelings remain with them.Treating them with respect and dignity -- and love --will be reflected in their behavior. They respond happier and calmer, and with fewer outbursts from frustration. Their increased feeling of security improves the life of person and caregiver. The 11 years that my husband and I shared his disease, as chronicled in my memoir (Everything Will Be Alright: an Alzheimer's memoir) shows how awakening emotional memories made it possible for us to grow closer than ever to each other. Being a caregiver is not just about physical needs, but the psychological needs as well. I donate proceeds from my book to Alzheimer's research.
My mother has Dementia. She has started declining quickly. She is hungry all of the time and craving sweets. She will eat dinner and say she has had enough then in just a few min she says she is hungry. When we give her something else she says "what's that, I can't eat all of that" then she does. She has also been craving sweets. She is insulin dependent diabetic. None of her doctors have ever heard of this. We keep fresh fruits and several healthy snacks around for her. We have tried bulkey foods, pasta, rice anything to fill her up. She is constantly hungry and gets very aggitated when we do not give her something to eat even though we know she can't be hungry. When we tell her she has just eaten she ask "what did I eat" She does not remember eating anything.
My father was diagnosed with dementia just recently and was put into a nursing home dementia unit. He is high functioning and when he sees me he asks to be taken home immediately. I am finding it difficult to go to see him, yet I know he depends on me. I feel as though I have abandoned him.
I help care for my girlfriend's ninety-year old dad on a farm in rural Minnesota. He's had dementia for a few years and does not like the idea of leaving the old farm house and dog to live at a nursing home in town.
He grew up drinking milk straight from the cow and is independent as the day is long so trying to get him to mind is not easy. Two things help though:
Speaking in a soft tone helps. And, trying to make tasks such as using the toilet or taking a bath sound like fun. Reminding him that he'll feel better after completing the task or associating the task with a pleasant memory sometimes makes both of our lives a little easier.
Many thanks to the Mayo Clinic and all the contributors.
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My ex-stepmother had a stroke a few months ago and was placed in a nursing home by my brother. The doctors felt that she would not be able to take care of herself properly after being released from the rehab center. She was able to walk at this point, but had difficulty remembering how to do things. She, of course, did not want to go to a nursing home, but attempts at having her stay with a daughter or have her sister stay with her failed. The nursing home staff says she is verbally abusive, kicks, etc. There have been 2 ocassions when my brother went to see her that she was completely zoned out...slack jaw, drooling, non-responsive. The last time, about 3 weeks, my brother questioned her mental and physical condition to the nursing home staff and has been making random visits. Since the last episode, she has been fairly alert, able to read and answer questions posed by my brother, has known my brother, her other children and grandchildren. It has been said that she suffers from Lewy Bodies Dementia. Does this type of dementia cause the zoned out physical state that my brother found her in?
Sally - Yes, the costs are horrendous. You need to contact an Elder/Estate Law attorney. The Alz Assn in your state might have some names or your Area Agency on Aging will have the names of a Senior Advocate in your area, referral names, etc. While you still have resources, you might be able to protect some of your assets or legitimately spend down some of them before you need to place your husband into a care center, if it gets to that point and you decide that you can no longer caretake him at home. Medical Assistance rules vary from state to state, my state has a 7 year look back period. Don't delay -preparation is essential.
May God Bless You and your family during this journey. Remember to smile, laugh, breathe deeply, enjoy the fall colors, hug another and Celebrate TODAY!
Of the many comments I have read, I have not seen a reference to the cost of placing one's loved on in a nursing home or other care facility. My inquiries have only yeilded a horrendous expense of $6 to $7,000 a month which is absolutely out of all possible consideration. Having home help is slowly eating away all our resources even now and my husband is only in the earlier stages of Alzheimer (diagnosed 2 years ago though I knew things were not right 3 years ago.) What do others do? Is there any agency that offers help? Does Medicare help a little in some ways? We live in Maryland, are there other States that offer help? If so, can one move to those places to qualify for their assistance? Where do I turn for advice and help. Thank you.
12 Steps for Caregivers continued ~ 8) I need to remember that my relative is not being 'difficult' on purpose rather that his/her behavior and emotions are distorted by illness 9) I need to focus & enjoy what my relative can still do rather than constantly lament over what is gone 10) I need to increasingly depend upon other relationships for love and support 11) I need to frequently remind myself that I am doing the best I can at this very moment 12) I need to draw upon the Higher Power which I believe is available to me
I send this out with love & hope that it may give you comfort and knowledge. Knowledge that others have walked this life's journey in similar shoes & are survivors, unique and 'real'. May the Higher Power bless you in all aspects of your life journey. Smile, Laugh, Hug Another, Breathe Deeply & Celebrate TODAY!...it is a gift, that is why we call it the present.
My husband in the fall of 2004, at age 52, was diagnosed with frontotemporal lobar degeneration. My then 14 year old son and myself decided to caretake him at home until the spring of 2008 when we no longer could manage his increasing erratic behaviors and my son was preparing to leave for postsecondary school. Wayne was placed into a wonderful memory care unit and on Monday was placed on hospice. When dealing with the disease's progression & the effects it had on my husband; as caretakers, a gazillion times we said to each other with humor, "It's the disease!". We also had posted around our home the following 12 Steps For Caregivers:
1) Although I cannot control the disease process, I need to remember I can control many aspects of how it affects me & my relatives 2) I need to take care of myself so that I can continue doing the things that are the most important 3) I need to simplify my lifestyle so that my time & energy are available for things that are really important to me 4) I need to cultivate the gift of allowing others to help me, because caring for my relative is too big a job to be done by one person 5) I need to take it One Day At A Time rather than worry about what may or may not happen in the future 6) I need to structure my day because a consistent schedule makes life easier for me and my relative 7) I need to have a sense of humor because laughter helps make life easier for me & my relative ~ to be continued
As an exercise/movement therapist I cannot stress enough how valuable simple, thoughtful exercise/movement sessions are to an Alzheimer patient. Non verbal communication is still available to these patients; sometimes it is the only way to reach them. I find that gentle, sometimes passive movement (i.e. you move the patient's limbs for them, encouraging them to extend their range of motion---but only once you have gained their trust and can see that they are relaxed)will bring astonishing results. My client's responsiveness, state of mind, and ability to ambulate all improve after every session. To be honest, there are some days when she simply can't be motivated, but those days are few and far between...and she's 88! Her dr's are amazed. From what I understand, this hasn't yet been studied adequately. The mindbody connection is full of potential benefits for these people, and their care-givers.
My aunt is 85 and has advanced alzheimers. She has stopped bathing and cleaning her teeth. If I insist she will clean her teeth, but it makes her very angry if I do. She thinks I am very rude to raise the matter with her. "I've been cleaning my teeth twice a day since I was 3 years old" is her standard response. Does anyone have any tips on how to tackle this?
I took my mom to a doctor's office for a follow up visit a couple months ago and she became agitated, angry, and stressed. She didn't recover from that and it seemed to make her medications ineffective. The health provider wants my mother to go to a doctor's office again but I can't let her go through that again when the ramifications were felt for months later. Has anyone else experienced this? Any thoughts?
my mom has alzheimer's . she will not come out of her room but to use the bathroom or go shopping. i am shopped out. she will only eat supper with us. she will keep food in her room after i tell her no.she also has high blood pressure ,dibitic . she always says she let a wet gas and she is changing her clothes. she will not let me was out her undies. i can't figure out why she likes to watch program's on people being killed and children being rapped and beaten. she tells my kids about this. i told her we do not want to hear about it. she gets mad and storms off.
i know she has told my 12 year old daughter since she was 3.
i love my mom . i try very hard to keep her happy. but living in the dark and not wanting to be around people is not good sign. everytime a dr. told her she had this she would change dr's. i made her listen and move in when she was getting into cars with people she didn't know. she also does black outs with throwing up. the dr. has figured it all the way out on why she does this.
mom will not let me help her with her meds. we think she was taking to many blood pressure pills. or if she got woke up when she lived on her own. i confessed her and she took the wrong meds at the wrong times. mom has been with us since feb. i didn't give her a choice. she has had this for five year.please tell me more about the stages.
thank you for listening.
Chris - Have you checked the "resources" tab at the top of this page? There are a bunch of organizations listed there that can give you advice and support in dealing with your mom's alzheimer's. Apart from that, you should treat her like your mom -- somebody you love and respect. You won't get everything right all the time; we all get tired, impatient, or just make mistakes. Just do your best. Good luck.
My Mum has developed Alzeihmers. She's 88 and forgets things easily. How do I treat her?
Dear Jackie - please get in touch with his doctor again and explain exactly what's going on. If he refuses to come see his patient (your granddad), then find another doctor. If he is experiencing hallucinations (the puppy) and delusions, he may well have a serious disorder. You might also get in touch with one of the organizations dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their caregivers (the lewy body dementia association, the alzheimers association, there are others as well). Does the Red Cross or other agency organize respite care in your area? Is there support available through the church? You might want to check the library, too (oddly enough, a lot of libraries perform a sort of clearinghouse function for the community and they may know about a program that can help you). Once you can get your granddad's problem diagnosed, then there should be more support available to all of you. Good luck.
someone to help explain..we moved to my parents house, where my grandparents also reside (4 generations out here). my gpa started having halucinations a year ago about a puppy who lived n the xmas cactus, and we couldn't see it because we scared it and it hid when we came over. Now, he's nice to me, my 9 y/o daughter, my mother and that's it. He's nasty mean (verbally) to my dad, husband and gma... he's having many more bad days than good anymore. We contacted his doctor who we asked to come in and talk with as to what we could do etc, he wouldnt have anything to do with us without my gpa's ok which will never happen. We need HELP!! someone to give us an idea of how to cope with him, he's 86 and still drives.. i been buying him ensure as he's now not letting gma cook for him when he's mad at her he drives all the way in town to Mc D's for a burger. he has lost a bit of weight, he thinks we do things to "show him up" so to speak, that there's always something behind what's said... that's never been him until the last 6 months. he's thinking things are happening that are not, my husband can't even say hi to my gma without him getting jealous, my father can't take my gma to the store without him getting jealous.. what can i do?? thankfully i have a loving understanding husband and a terrific father which is his(my gpas) actual son..but gpa says such hurtful things and when i see my 6' 4" 325lb dad cry it breaks my heart. can someone help and direct me where to g
My heart goes out to all of you.
Bev - I don't think anyone can tell you exactly what to do in your situation, but maybe there is someone in your life who does care about how you feel about things? It is exhausting to be the primary caregiver, and you need a respite now and then. I hope someone will listen to you and give you the rest you need once in a while.
Billie - It must be difficult not to feel uncertain or even frightened by your memory loss. I hope you will feel supported and safe no matter what the future brings. We all need to remember to enjoy the good days while we still have them.
And Jim -- my heart breaks for you. My father was never very nice to me, either, and now that there's a bona fide excuse for his meanness, I still find it hard not to rise to his remarks. We all have to decide what kind of people we want to be and also how we're going to spend our limited time. I hope I can find a balance between being a nice person (which will involve spending time with my not-very-nice relatives) and being a happy person (which will involve spending time with my own family and friends). Please try not to let the nasty people turn you into one of them!
I wish you all well.
I've been reading the posts on this website for the first time today. My husband was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia a year ago. The past few months have been very difficult, as his dementia is progressing. Today, I found him pulling out all the grass behind our garage. He said he was pulling out weeds! "Didn't I see the crabgrass and the clover?" I know, by what has been said in a support group for caregivers and what the doctors have said, and from countless things I have read, that I'm supposed to agree with him and not argue. What do I do then? Do I let him continue pulling up all our grass? This is only one of countless things I deal with every day. It is so difficult to put aside all of my feelings so that his will not be hurt, although most of the time I am successful at this. I hope someone will tell me how I deal with such a situation because sometimes I feel I'm going to lose MY mind!
"Everything Will Be Alright" is an alzheimer's love story that is becoming a classic for support and care giver groups. Insightful and inspiring, the account of the 11 years that the author and her husband shared his disease will change the way you view the Alzheimer's experience.It offers advice on improving the quality of life fo both.
I recently read an excellent book titled, "Still Alice." It was heartbreaking, but helpful at the same time to read about one woman's journey into early onset Alzheimer's. I have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's but have been struggling with issues of short term memory loss. It has helped to be able to identify and have more understanding through this book.
My father has cancer and was a very sarcastic, mean, alchoholic when I was growing up. I kind of feel guilty about not visiting. However he is still hostile and sarcastic to me. He is too cheap to buy a hearing aid and wants to die ASAP. He has been like this since last Thanksgiving. I don't know how my mother can stand taking care of him. One of his nurses asked, "Which one is the one with demantia?"
It is like the blind leading the blind over at their house.
Do I really need to be supportive to someone who has always been indifferent about my needs?
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October 6th, 2005, 09:18 AM #16
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Next 10 on TBR
Well, ten that look most likely right now, and only those from sf/fantasy/horror:
_The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche and Other Odd Acquaintances _ -- Peter Beagle
_Strange Itineraries_ --Tim Powers
_Looking for Jake_ -- China Mieville
_13 Phantasms_ -- James Blaylock
_Ghost Music_ -- Thomas Tessier
_Mischief_ -- Douglas Clegg
_The House on the Borderland_ -- William Hope Hodgson
_Her Smoke Rose Up Forever_ -- James Tiptree, Jr.
_The Snowman's Children_ -- Glen Hirshberg
_Neverwhere_ -- Neil Gaiman
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I don't know whether these will be exactly the next 10 I'll read, or the right order, but it'll be something like this:
1) The Iron Dragon's Daughter - Michael Swanwick
2) Sword and Citadel - Gene Wolfe (2nd two books of the Book of the New Sun)
3) The Drawing of the Dark - Tim Powers
4) City of Saints and Madmen - Jeff Vandermeer
5) Emperor of Dreams - Clark Ashton Smith
6) The Stars My Destination - Alfred Bester
7) Ash - Mary Gentle
8) The Worm Ourobouros - ER Eddison
9) Hawkwood's Voyage - Paul Kearney
10) Tales of the Dying Earth - Jack Vance
I have a lot more after that, but those are roughly the next 10 I'll read.
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That's a tough question. I usually don't know until I finish one book what I will read next. But with the new releases coming out I can name the next four I will read (counting the one I am currently reading) in order:
1. The Orb of Xoriat, by Ed Bolme (currently reading)
2. Knife of Dreams, by Robert Jordan
3. Promise of the Witch King, by R.A. Salvatore
4. Master of Dragons, by Margaret Weis
After that I'll probably need a break from fantasy so I'll probably read:
5. Hallo'ween Party, by Agatha Christie
6. Shadows of the Empire, by Steve Perry (Star Wars book)
or perhaps Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Then back to fantasy/sci-fi (not in any order)
7. Gardens of the Moon, by Steven Erickson (have long wanted to read this series)
8. A Game of Thrones, by George RR Martin (have already read this but want to reread it and continue with the series so I'll be ready when A Feast of Crows comes out).
9. Tales From Earthsea, by Ursula K. Le Guin
10. American Gods, by Neil Gaiman (have been searching for a hardcover so I can read Anasi Boys right way (I liked to have series all in the same format)).
Other possiblilities include:
Assassin's Apprentice, by Robin Hobb
The One Kingdon, by Sean Russell
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October 6th, 2005, 01:36 PM #19Originally Posted by Brys
(Not saying it's a bad read necessarily, if you're looking for something light. It was something that normally would be a little too light for me, but I read it right after a big heavy book, so it went down quickly. I have all five books, and will read the second at some time to see how it might improve.)
October 6th, 2005, 01:50 PM #20Originally Posted by Erfael
October 6th, 2005, 02:58 PM #21
Like many here, I've got a lot of books piled up, and I read them depending on my mood at the moment. Still, here's a possible list (although the order is really unlikely):
"Coyote Rising" by Allen Steele
"Grass for His Pillow" by Lian Hearn
"Veniss Underground" by Jeff VanDerMeer
"The Twins" by our own Gary Wassner
"The Worst Journey in the World" by Cherry-Garrard
"The March of Folly" by Barbara Tuchman
"Siege of Mithila" by Ashok Banker
"Toast" by Charles Stross
"Metaplanetary" by Tony Daniels
"The Mask of Command" by John Keegan
Also, whenever I can get my hands on them I'll be wedging in
"Anansi Boys" by Neil Gaiman and
"Judas Unchained" by Peter Hamilton
October 6th, 2005, 02:59 PM #22
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Thanks for warning me though.
October 6th, 2005, 03:26 PM #23
Memories of Ice -Erikson
House of Chains-Erikson
Midnight Tides-Erikson
Cry of the Newborn-James Barclay
Feast of Crows-GRRM
Wicked-Gregory Maguire
Can't remember the titles without going to my bookcase three Lian Hearns starting with Across Nightingale Floor.
October 6th, 2005, 04:55 PM #24Originally Posted by Brys
October 6th, 2005, 04:59 PM #25
Oh, and so I'm not JUST spamming opinions into the thread:
I have no idea what the next ten books I read will be. I almost always decide as I finish a previous book, though some strong contenders right now are:
Gatherer of Clouds, Sean Russell, reading now
The Iron Dragon's Daughter, by Swanwick, fantasy BOTM book for November
Ringworld, Niven, SF BOTM for November
something by Jonathan Carroll --just got a bunch of his books and should read one of them soon
Beyond that it could be any one of a hundred or hundred and fifty books I have laying around here waiting to be read.
October 6th, 2005, 04:59 PM #26Originally Posted by estranghero
What's interesting out of this thread is to note how many of us have large, looming bookpiles with reading orders subject to change. I'm hopeless myself - have about 100 at the moment and keep buying them. Can't help myself! It's like some mad addiction. Plus I've just ordered a couple of books from overseas which I'm keen to read, and Feast for Crows will get here eventually too, so that'll change the reading order for sure.
October 6th, 2005, 05:16 PM #27
Cool thread!
Oooh.. good question.
Hmm... my next 10 are probably something like this:
1. Midnight Tides - Steven Erikson
2. A Feast for Crows - George R. R. Martin
3. Shaman's Crossing - Robin Hobb
4. Tigana - Guy Gavriel Kay
5. A Song for Arbonne - Guy Gavirel Kay
6. The Lions of Al-Rassan - Guy Gavriel Kay
7. Maybe some Elric by Michael Moorcock
8. Maybe the Book of Amber by Zelazny
9. Maybe the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman
10. The Magician's Nephew/The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis (the last 2 on my Narnia re-read)
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hmm... In no order...
1. Assassin quest, Robin Hobb. (except this one, am reading Royal Assassin)
2-4. The Tawny man trilogy, Robin Hobb (count as 3 yes...?)
5. Feast of crows - GRRM - Finally.
6... The Amber books. They are 10 short ones if I remember rightly.
October 7th, 2005, 07:51 AM #29Originally Posted by halldorvagn
October 7th, 2005, 08:03 AM #30
I'm two-thirds of the way through Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction, and my pile of reading material to read after this seems to look as follows:
The whole of A Song of Ice and Fire trilogy - gotta refresh myself as to where we are before the new book comes out. I'm meeting George soon on his visit to Manchester.
Jurassic Park - found this in a charity shop for 50p.
Interview with the Vampire - ditto.
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When Cain and Abel are in the field Cain attacks Abel and kills him, whereupon God condemns Cain to a life of wandering and puts a mark on him, as a sign that he is protected and no one must kill him. (The expression "the brand of Cain" for a murderer is based on a misunderstanding. Cain was not "branded" in order to mark him as a murderer but rather to protect him from himself becoming a victim of murder.)
The name Cain, in Hebrew kayin, is said to have been given by Eve because she declared: "I have gotten [kaniti, from kanah, 'to acquire'] a man from the Lord." Of Abel the text simply says that Eve gave birth to him, without stating that she named him. It is interesting that the Hebrew word, translated as Abel, means "vapor," and this is a probably an instance, of which there are many in the Bible, of a name describing the subsequent fate of a person; in this case it means, perhaps, that his life was short and insubstantial because he was cut off in his prime.
The narrative is unclear about why God rejected Cain's offering and accepted Abel's. One interpretation is based on the word "choicest" of Abel's offering. Abel brought his very best, whereas Cain was satisfied with the leftovers.
In a Midrash (Genesis Rabbah 22: 7) there are three opinions as to why the brothers quarreled. According to one opinion the brothers divided the world between them, one taking all the land, the other all the movables. The one who took the land ordered the other to get off his land and fly in the air. The one who took the movables ordered the other to strip naked because the clothes belonged to him. Another opinion is that the quarrel was about in whose territory the Temple was to be built.
A third opinion is that Cain had a twin sister (Genesis 4: 17 says that Cain took a wife and otherwise whom did he marry?) but Abel had two sisters born at the same time as him (i.e. they were triplets). Abel claimed both his sisters for himself but Cain wanted the additional one by his right as a first-born to have a double portion.
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