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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Alzheimer's / October 2006Anyone heard from Jules this week?
Other than his reply on Monday to me, I haven't been able to contact him. I hope he is OK.  SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') Hi, everyone, I haven't posted in some time as we have been through some major changes. My husband has moved to a nearby Alz facility and it has taken me six weeks to put it in writing for you. An opening came up and I was considering respite. Giving it some thought I decided that long term placement was going to be the best for both of us. Larry was rapidly moving downhill and I could no longer calm or comfort him. So the move was made. Someone described a move like this as sad, abrupt and disorienting. It is all of that. I'm just beginning to sleep, to resume some of my earlier activites, and relax about his care and well-being. He is content. There is nothing else that matters. Ruth Ruth, there are hard decisions to make at times. I'm glad that is behind you and that he is content. Now you will have time to post more often and keep us up to date maybe. Gwen > Hi, everyone, > I haven't posted in some time as we have been through some major changes. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Ruth > Hi, everyone, > I haven't posted in some time as we have been through some major changes. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Ruth Ruth, I do know how hard it is to get back into knowing who you yourself, are. It took us many months to get back into the groove of living our own lives again, after caring for my mother in law for so long. Get lots of rest. Don't allow yourself to feel any guilt whatsoever. You did what had to be done and now it is your turn. Be kind to yourself as much as possible. Keep us posted when you can. You have friends here. :-) SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') In case anyone was curious, I did hear from Jules and he is OK. SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') Yes im still alive ;-) Had a nice visit with granddad yesterday, and so did Arthur! > Other than his reply on Monday to me, I haven't been able to contact him. > I hope he is OK. > Yes im still alive ;-) > > Had a nice visit with granddad yesterday, and so did Arthur! That's great! Glad you are still able to bring the dog. SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') > > Yes im still alive ;-) > > > > Had a nice visit with granddad yesterday, and so did Arthur! > > That's great! Glad you are still able to bring the dog. i dont care what the home says, hes my and my grandfathers best friend, and its all my grandfather has so no bastard will get in the way of that.....over my dead body Yesterday granddad was in his little room when we arrived and sat down, Arthur soon jumped up and sat on his knee, it was nice to see, they both are so happy when together.... Hi Jules, One of the programs we have over here in the USA, is that we have people who bring their dogs to nursing homes especially to visit the old people. Many of them have owned pets in the past and had to give them up. They miss the companionship and unconditional love of companion animals. I have heard that these programs are very well received and the old people just love petting the animals when they come to visit. The day care center where Ida used to go had an aide who brought his dog all the time. It helped keep the restless ones calm, and the dog was a great influence, all around. I don't know exactly if there is a certification process they have for this program, or if they have it in the UK, but perhaps you could see if the nursing home your grandad is in has something like that in place. I think it is good that you bring the dog. Just be careful they don't give you a hard time about it. Be sure Arthur has all his necessary shots up to date just in case anyone complains. I have heard a saying.... it is often easier to get forgiveness than to get permission. It may be like that in this instance. SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') >> > Yes im still alive ;-) >> > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > are > so happy when together.... > Hi Jules, > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > I have heard a saying.... it is often easier to get forgiveness than to get > permission. It may be like that in this instance. In the UK we have one, my nan used to be scared of dogs, and when she was in hosptial, about 7 years ago before she died she missed Arthur....when she would cook sunday dinner, both Arthurs would be waiting....of course both got a plate of food, she always said little A could make anyone smile....i look into it, but the scheme here, but i had a pay a lot of money, for tests on Arthur, his mental state etc etc. I just couldnt afford it, as A is so smart, he can be running and fussing people who want that, or people who are a little scared he just would let them stroke him and lay still...he was so smart. At my granddads home he always walks upto the old fogies and let them stroke him....the only problem with him is, if someone talks to him, to ask how he is, or what he wants, he barks back to answer, so people who dont like or are scared of barking dogs get a bit upset, but hes so smart he answers.... Im gonna see my granddad again in a couple of days > Best Regards, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > are > > so happy when together.... |
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