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At what point did you give up on being happy?

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Response to thread title: when I was 7 and the maid at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas stole my two favorite stuffed animals. They were Penny and Patch from 101 Dalmations. They weren't worth 5 cents... But they had been on the nightstand that morning and were gone that night when we returned. It was the darkest day of my childhood. I cried for 3 days.
 
MrX
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Just a bad night all around. Mom has just been declining...more forgetful, confused, losing weight and strength...last night she got violently ill. I am not good with barf and poop....:( I suspect that part may have been the flu shot. She's been pretty self sufficient and everyone who sees her in small doses doesn't really realize the extent of her condition. Just a bad night where I question how long I will be able to do this at the expense of my physical and mental wellbeing. And the thought of giving up makes me sad.
 
IAG
Just a bad night all around. Mom has just been declining...more forgetful, confused, losing weight and strength...last night she got violently ill. I am not good with barf and poop....:( I suspect that part may have been the flu shot. She's been pretty self sufficient and everyone who sees her in small doses doesn't really realize the extent of her condition. Just a bad night where I question how long I will be able to do this at the expense of my physical and mental wellbeing. And the thought of giving up makes me sad.
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I'm so sorry. I went through this with my mom, too, although not as the caregiver, so I can't even imagine how hard it is. It was horribly hard just as a family member.

IAG
Oh, and also it was about that time I think that I realized I would never beat you again in WWF!
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Sure ya will. You're vocab is better than mine, you just need some strategy changes. :mrx:
 
MrX
I'm so sorry. I went through this with my mom, too, although not as the caregiver, so I can't even imagine how hard it is. It was horribly hard just as a family member.



Sure ya will. You're vocab is better than mine, you just need some strategy changes. :mrx:
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I know. I have definitely upped my game on defensive strategy but the end game needs work. I am not sure I have it in me to figure out what letters are remaining etc...lol It's ok...it's fun to play regardless...


If you don't mind me asking did your mom have A.D. or another chronic condition? I watched my dad after his stroke and that was tough, but I was in Denver then and he was in a nursing home. I truly believe I am to learn patience from this experience, and as I was born late in life to her, it is nice to have this extra time, but it is a tough and isolating ordeal for sure.
 
IAG
I know. I have definitely upped my game on defensive strategy but the end game needs work. I am not sure I have it in me to figure out what letters are remaining etc...lol It's ok...it's fun to play regardless...
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I don't keep track of letters. Mostly I'd focus on not wasting valuable letters (both in terms of point value letters, and flexible letter combinations like er ed s ng, etc.). Save them for high scoring opportunities and bingos.


IAG
If you don't mind me asking did your mom have A.D. or another chronic condition? I watched my dad after his stroke and that was tough, but I was in Denver then and he was in a nursing home. I truly believe I am to learn patience from this experience, and as I was born late in life to her, it is nice to have this extra time, but it is a tough and isolating ordeal for sure.
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My mom's major illness was Parkinson's. Before going through that with her, I didn't realize the profound effect Parkinson's has on the brain. For the last 2 years, it was nearly impossible to have any real communication. All on top of the physical impairments. Rough disease, Parkinson's. I feel horrible whenever I see people in the earlier stages, now.
 
I do try to do all those things you mentioned...or at least I think I do..maybe not. ..I'm not used to losing at this game so it's rough on me ha.... I WILL do better .


I'm so sorry about your mom. Parkinson's and Alzheimer's have many similarities. People only tend to truly understanding how devastating these diseases are when they have close family affected. The inability to communicate is hard to accept, especially when the body is still strong. Alz disease is now the most costly disease to this country and when the boomers hit old age it's going to be astounding.

In 2013, the direct costs of caring for those with Alzheimer's to American society will total an estimated $203 billion, including $142 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. Total payments for health care, long-term care and hospice for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to increase from $203 billion in 2013 to $1.2 trillion in 2050 (in current dollars). This dramatic rise includes a 500% increase in combined Medicare and Medicaid spending.

That stat may be inflated as is from the alz association site, but regardless the cost is staggering.
It's so sad to hear mom say she can't remember anything much about the man to whom she was married over 50 years....and it's hard to hear her ask the same question 5 times in a 3 minute span. And it's hard for me to hear her ask who I am..although it doesn't sting like it used to. I used to think that memory failure was just a normal part of aging...now I know better.

Now I am rambling. I am thankful that we have the resources to allow mom to be at home, but she talks daily of being ready to pass, and there are many days recently where I think I am ready for that to happen too. It really is the long goodbye. Thanks for listening Mr. X. Sometimes only people who have been thru it really understand.
 
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