TedR Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes, Happy Birthday Lon and I hope everything is going as well as possible taking care of your parents. (BTW, you share a birthday with Pops?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Birthday, Lon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks gentlemen. Hasn't started off well, having to pick my Dad up off the bedroom floor. Luckily he's like a stuntman and he never is hurt in all his falls, but his luck can't hold out forever. I hate coming in first thing in the morning and finding him on the floor.I can keep him from falling all day long, but not at night when I'm spending the only time I spend at my place, asleep. My Mom doesn't seem able to call me or consider it something to do. I sure don't want to spend every night here at their house on top of every day, all day. I've been really stressed out and beside myself quietly inside, but luckily I'm getting a brief respite; my sister and one of my nephews are coming up from Virginia to stay with them ten days or so and Tuesday morning I'm getting on my Fat Bob and heading to Texas to see my gal and my friends and just not be in these four walls for a change. That I am really looking forward to! Edited August 4, 2013 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 What Tom said. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes, Happy Birthday Lon and I hope everything is going as well as possible taking care of your parents. (BTW, you share a birthday with Pops?) Yes, and with that Obama dude. And I'm exactly the same age as Billy Bob Thornton, though that's nothing to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Very cool......celebrating with Louis every year. In your situation you probably get way too much advice but if I could add to it. Though you and your folks have probably considered this already, my mom now wears a medical alert pendant all the time. At first she was resistant, but now she refers to it as her "buddy". Unfortunately she's needed to use it 3 times. But it works great. After mom presses the button the company calls the BV fire station ( and me at the same time). The paramedics let themselves in (the fire department installs a key box between front door and storm door free of charge). They help her up and check her over to see if a trip to the emergency room is necessary. Just a bit more peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Lon have a happy birthday , sounds like a very stressful time you're having. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Very cool......celebrating with Louis every year. In your situation you probably get way too much advice but if I could add to it. Though you and your folks have probably considered this already, my mom now wears a medical alert pendant all the time. At first she was resistant, but now she refers to it as her "buddy". Unfortunately she's needed to use it 3 times. But it works great. After mom presses the button the company calls the BV fire station ( and me at the same time). The paramedics let themselves in (the fire department installs a key box between front door and storm door free of charge). They help her up and check her over to see if a trip to the emergency room is necessary. Just a bit more peace of mind. Yes Ted, we have one of those. My Mom puts her "necklace" on every day. But. . . she doesn't seem to want or be able to press it. Both of my parents are suffering through dementia. It's really hard for me, but seems to bring them a lot of enjoyment. . . they seem to be able to come up with the most off the wall stuff and live in a daydream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hang in there Lon. Happy Birthday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Very cool......celebrating with Louis every year. In your situation you probably get way too much advice but if I could add to it. Though you and your folks have probably considered this already, my mom now wears a medical alert pendant all the time. At first she was resistant, but now she refers to it as her "buddy". Unfortunately she's needed to use it 3 times. But it works great. After mom presses the button the company calls the BV fire station ( and me at the same time). The paramedics let themselves in (the fire department installs a key box between front door and storm door free of charge). They help her up and check her over to see if a trip to the emergency room is necessary. Just a bit more peace of mind. Yes Ted, we have one of those. My Mom puts her "necklace" on every day. But. . . she doesn't seem to want or be able to press it. Both of my parents are suffering through dementia. It's really hard for me, but seems to bring them a lot of enjoyment. . . they seem to be able to come up with the most off the wall stuff and live in a daydream. Oh my.....dementia. That complicates everything. I'm glad that you can take some vacation time away this week. With everything you're doing you need some time for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Birthday Lon! My best wishes to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy birthday Lon! Stay strong through this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Birthday, Lon! Hope you enjoy your time off next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hope you find a way to have a good one, Lon. Sending jazzy thoughts your way! gregmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Sorry about all the hardship you've been going through, Lon - wish you all the best though, and a great time on your upcoming trip down south! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Birthday Lon, enjoy your trip to Texas. I admire you for what you're doing for your parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Birthday, Lon. Enjoy your road trip! My 92 year-old mom has gone into dementia over the past couple of years, so I feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks everyone! My two young nieces decorated a cake for me and were over here to sing for me. My sister arrived from Richmond, VA and both of my brothers have been here today, it's been a great family day. Hopefully I can head over to my place this evening and spin some cds and enjoy some TV ALL BY MYSELF--that will be a great gift. Appreciate all the wishes and I'm looking forward to my road trip--I love to ride cross country, and I'm looking forward to seeing my pals and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Belated Happy Birthday jazzbo ! :party: Hope you enjoy the well-earned holiday. Edited August 5, 2013 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Happy Birthday! Hope it ended better than it began. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Try to get some "time off" from your parent issues and celebrate your b-day, if possible, Lon. FYI, this is a great organization for information and assistance. They were very helpful when my mother's health was deteriorating. They're based in SF, but have a national database of local organizations. Family Caregiver Alliance Edited August 5, 2013 by BFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 All the best, Lon. Take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Happy Birthday Lon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well, I didn't get away by myself, and it took a huge effort to get Dad to bed last night, he practically couldn't move at all. But finally we did get him into bed. We have a doctor's appointment today that hopefully or maybe not hopefully will be telling. I may have to cancel my trip, we'll see. I'm so grateful for the birthday wishes and all the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Lon, wishing you a belated Happy Birthday along with an extra measure of strength and patience in dealing with these issues. Sounds like you've got lots already (I don't know if I could deal with it all as well as you are), but a little more never hurts! Edited August 5, 2013 by John Tapscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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