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In reply to the discussion: This just flat out sucks [View all]Sunny Daze
(209 posts)33. My mom also had Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's.
        Many hugs and much understanding coming your way. Lewy Body can be the mean dementia. Before Moms neurologist told us to hide all knives or anything that couldve been used as a weapon, I watched my sweet Mom go get a sharp knife from the kitchen drawer, take it to the living room and repeatedly stab my grandparents photos until I could get it away from her. She continued to be sweet after that but occasionally would flip and her words and actions hurt my dad, my brothers and me all to our cores. We lost her last December and are now caring for our 90 year old dad with dementia thankfully not Lewy Body. Its the hardest thing Ive ever been through and Im deeply sorry youre facing the same. Im here if you ever need to talk.
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        Hon, we are with you. Don't you worry about bringing down anyone's day.  xo
        CurtEastPoint
        Feb 2022
        #1
      
        
        My mom lingered on for over a year after Hospice said she would die and I remember wanting it to be
        Maraya1969
        Feb 2022
        #12
      
        
        Be easy on yourslf.  Your thoughts are normal and just thoughts.  Been, not exactly there, but
        c-rational
        Feb 2022
        #19
      
        
        I took care of my mother as she died from a brain tumor.   I can therefore say I don't know what...
        NNadir
        Feb 2022
        #20
      
        
        I'm sorry for your plight, and sorry for not having anything profound or helpful to offer.
        BobTheSubgenius
        Feb 2022
        #23
      
        
        that is what I would want if it were me. that and maybe a small revolver left where
        demigoddess
        Feb 2022
        #26
      
        
        I am so sorry.  All you can do is the best you can.  If you are asking yourself the questions, you
        LoisB
        Feb 2022
        #41
      
        
        I am so sorry, Lewy Body sucks. It sounds like she's thinking about food, stocking up before the war
        uppityperson
        Feb 2022
        #52
      
        
        My mom's deterioration was long and slow... 9 years in the "memory care" unit.
        3Hotdogs
        Feb 2022
        #58
      
        
        My dad had Parkinson's but not LBD.  The Parkinson's took him roughly 5 years ago and it ...
        SWBTATTReg
        Feb 2022
        #60
      
  