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Elder-caregivers

in2herbs

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11. Did she act like this before she broke her ankle? If not, the one thing I would make sure

Reply to MissMillie (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:43 PM

Jun 2019

of is that she's well hydrated. there are studies of dehydration causing dementia in nursing home patients. They thought my dad was dementia but when he came to live with me I made sure he was staying well hydrated and it worked. His mental acuity improved dramatically.

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We admitted Mom to a long-term care facility Friday [View all] MissMillie Jun 2019 OP

I'm so sorry for your family. blue cat Jun 2019 #1

I wish you and your family well Botany Jun 2019 #2

It is a difficult thing BillyBobBrilliant Jun 2019 #3

So sorry for your difficult choice MaryMagdaline Jun 2019 #4

Sending Faux pas Jun 2019 #5

I am so sorry to hear this. Hang in there, and I wish you the best and of course, I wish the ... SWBTATTReg Jun 2019 #6

Such a hard decision Bayard Jun 2019 #7

it is a horrible feeling to have to face, Kali Jun 2019 #8

Thank god for facilities like this cyclonefence Jun 2019 #9

One of the worst feelings in the world, pnwest Jun 2019 #10

Did she act like this before she broke her ankle? If not, the one thing I would make sure in2herbs Jun 2019 #11

My mom was diagnosed w/ Alzheimer's a few years ago MissMillie Jun 2019 #12

The toughest thing is to admit DeminPennswoods Jul 2019 #13

thats a tough decision to make..:( samnsara Sep 2019 #14