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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. " That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? " Not specifically but think i know from years in health care that dehydration can lead to UTI's in the elderly quite quickly which can have symptoms of confusion and forgetfulness. Where i work we are shit hot on fluid balance charts. | |||
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"Yes one of my grandmother's had it and subsequently died from it. I hope they do carry out more research into it. It was sad but we did have some funny moments, especially when on my one sister's birthday -.my Nan decided it was hers so my sis had to handover some of her presents for Nan to open. " Such a lovely thing to do.. it harmed no one by doing that and saved your nan the anxiety/stress from not understanding the current situation. x | |||
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"Yes one of my grandmother's had it and subsequently died from it. I hope they do carry out more research into it. It was sad but we did have some funny moments, especially when on my one sister's birthday -.my Nan decided it was hers so my sis had to handover some of her presents for Nan to open. Such a lovely thing to do.. it harmed no one by doing that and saved your nan the anxiety/stress from not understanding the current situation. x " Yes, we just used to go with wherever Nan thought was real at the time. | |||
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"No some one who has Vascular dementia o believe I have the right one way it was explained to me is that one day her brain may just not tell her to breath Awful thing to get" yeah sadly thats the case with Vascular.. the connections in the brain slowly die off and then one day the connection that tells the lungs to work will shut off.. | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? Not specifically but think i know from years in health care that dehydration can lead to UTI's in the elderly quite quickly which can have symptoms of confusion and forgetfulness. Where i work we are shit hot on fluid balance charts. " Being incontinent can cause UTIs aswell. So many elderly people don't want to drink to much cus then they worry about getting to the loo. | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? Not specifically but think i know from years in health care that dehydration can lead to UTI's in the elderly quite quickly which can have symptoms of confusion and forgetfulness. Where i work we are shit hot on fluid balance charts. " From my father's condition, personally, I feel that dehydration can lead to those symptoms without a uti. Thanks for responding | |||
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"It's Dementia Awareness Week (14-20th May). Keep physically and mentally active to help yourself prevent dementia. " Good point :D Vascular Dementia is linked with TIA's (mini strokes) so keeping the bloody supply oxygenated to the brain is vital. | |||
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"Yes one of my grandmother's had it and subsequently died from it. I hope they do carry out more research into it. It was sad but we did have some funny moments, especially when on my one sister's birthday -.my Nan decided it was hers so my sis had to handover some of her presents for Nan to open. Such a lovely thing to do.. it harmed no one by doing that and saved your nan the anxiety/stress from not understanding the current situation. x Yes, we just used to go with wherever Nan thought was real at the time. " Brilliant programme about that a couple of months ago. Just go with what they say because it's more comforting. | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? Not specifically but think i know from years in health care that dehydration can lead to UTI's in the elderly quite quickly which can have symptoms of confusion and forgetfulness. Where i work we are shit hot on fluid balance charts. From my father's condition, personally, I feel that dehydration can lead to those symptoms without a uti. Thanks for responding " I didn't know that. That's really useful, thank you. That might help my relative. x | |||
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"this is my job caring for severe dementia sufferers - awful for all concerned friends family and sufferer alike - " Thank you for doing it. I couldn't manage with my mother when she became violent. I'm not sure we would have coped if we hadn't put her in care. We could not have asked for a more caring service. When she in her final few days last year every single staff member came into her room to say goodbye. We were very touched. Then, four of the staff came to the funeral on their day off. | |||
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"this is my job caring for severe dementia sufferers - awful for all concerned friends family and sufferer alike - " Your work is appreciated. I used to do an admin job that involved contact with healthcare staff, and I went through a brief dementia awareness course to better understand the pressures of their role. | |||
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"Not sure if i enjoy my work as a HCA or an Activities Coordinator more... We have a whole floor dedicated to those with Dementia. Not one day is ever the same" I know my mother enjoyed some of the activities sometimes. It did depend on how she was on that day, though. I am convinced that the activities kept her going. | |||
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"Not sure if i enjoy my work as a HCA or an Activities Coordinator more... We have a whole floor dedicated to those with Dementia. Not one day is ever the same I know my mother enjoyed some of the activities sometimes. It did depend on how she was on that day, though. I am convinced that the activities kept her going. " I introduced a 'scrap book' type thing for every resident we had. I believe in photo evidencing things for families who perhaps visit less frequently. Also some people saw comfort in looking back at things they had done but couldn't remember. When they would pass on, families were presented with these. CQC also liked the idea rather than a standard written daily record. I found it frustrating that a previous manager i worked for wanted the show home.. the big parties, the masses of group activities. I believe she saw it from the business point of view, not from the nursing point of view. Its very hard to plan activity with an entire floor of people who may not even know what time of day it is, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and whatever makes the individual less stressed and happy. | |||
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"Not sure if i enjoy my work as a HCA or an Activities Coordinator more... We have a whole floor dedicated to those with Dementia. Not one day is ever the same I know my mother enjoyed some of the activities sometimes. It did depend on how she was on that day, though. I am convinced that the activities kept her going. I introduced a 'scrap book' type thing for every resident we had. I believe in photo evidencing things for families who perhaps visit less frequently. Also some people saw comfort in looking back at things they had done but couldn't remember. When they would pass on, families were presented with these. CQC also liked the idea rather than a standard written daily record. I found it frustrating that a previous manager i worked for wanted the show home.. the big parties, the masses of group activities. I believe she saw it from the business point of view, not from the nursing point of view. Its very hard to plan activity with an entire floor of people who may not even know what time of day it is, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and whatever makes the individual less stressed and happy. " My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. | |||
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"Not sure if i enjoy my work as a HCA or an Activities Coordinator more... We have a whole floor dedicated to those with Dementia. Not one day is ever the same I know my mother enjoyed some of the activities sometimes. It did depend on how she was on that day, though. I am convinced that the activities kept her going. I introduced a 'scrap book' type thing for every resident we had. I believe in photo evidencing things for families who perhaps visit less frequently. Also some people saw comfort in looking back at things they had done but couldn't remember. When they would pass on, families were presented with these. CQC also liked the idea rather than a standard written daily record. I found it frustrating that a previous manager i worked for wanted the show home.. the big parties, the masses of group activities. I believe she saw it from the business point of view, not from the nursing point of view. Its very hard to plan activity with an entire floor of people who may not even know what time of day it is, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and whatever makes the individual less stressed and happy. " I can imagine that is tough. The home my mother was in has only 30 residents (10 on each floor) and four people on at every shift. Daily activities happen for different floors with some things, like singing, for everyone all together. They also do the individual scrap book and it was lovely to have after Mum died. | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. " Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in " I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. | |||
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"I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. " Dementia wipes out short term memory unfortunately. Her horse clearly meant a lot to her, do you have any pictures of the horse? If you dont what about showing her pictures of various horses, bring in a pair of jodhpurs, perhaps a riding hat. Something with texture. (id not suggest a crop as that could be dangerous).. rosettes if she was a show jumper. As long as your mother is content and not distressed just try to seek comfort from simple things. | |||
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"I think one reason why there isn't enough funding is because dementia of any kind isn't "fashionable". People shy away from it. Also the people who have dementia are elderly and to many people the elderly are invisible. " Actually you're wrong there. Due to the huge cost of dementia in both health and social care costs, the government is working with the Alzheimer's society re research. | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. That's a great thing to do. Did they say anything about dehydration on the course? Not specifically but think i know from years in health care that dehydration can lead to UTI's in the elderly quite quickly which can have symptoms of confusion and forgetfulness. Where i work we are shit hot on fluid balance charts. From my father's condition, personally, I feel that dehydration can lead to those symptoms without a uti. Thanks for responding " Low salt can cause similar symptoms, hence intravenous fluids (with salt) helps. | |||
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"It's Dementia Awareness Week (14-20th May). Keep physically and mentally active to help yourself prevent dementia. " Absolutely | |||
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"I think one reason why there isn't enough funding is because dementia of any kind isn't "fashionable". People shy away from it. Also the people who have dementia are elderly and to many people the elderly are invisible. Actually you're wrong there. Due to the huge cost of dementia in both health and social care costs, the government is working with the Alzheimer's society re research." It's the ticking care time-bomb as we're physically living longer. Many of us will have spent everything on care for our parents and won't have enough to pay for our own care when we need it. | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in " Wandering = purposeful walking. It sounds like your workplace is giving brilliant evidence-based care. | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. " Get her to paint her horse, or do a horse collage, jigsaw... | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. Get her to paint her horse, or do a horse collage, jigsaw..." Once my mind has left my body I want to be put to sleep. The kids know to take me to Switzerland and push me off a mountain. I do not want to burden them. when my mind has gone and I am incapable of eating washing and pooing without assistance I do not want to stay. My Auntie had some form of paranoia/ dementia after my Uncle died and thought everyone was stealing from her etc. She was put into a home and remained there for 10 years and died at 93 in January. Knowing no one. The expense to the council was huge. not for me thanks. | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. Get her to paint her horse, or do a horse collage, jigsaw..." If it was this Country I would literally ride a horse up and down the road for her to see. It's in Gib so I can only get out about four times a year. Will take her some stuff to do next time she may struggle with the painting but I'm sure a jigsaw may be possible. Thanks for the suggestion. | |||
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"My Mums home has lockable photo frames in each room with pictures from her life and children. She also has a doll which she finds soothing on a caring/nurturing level if it makes sense. They have done the home out fantastic with pictures of The town back in the day which the residents all love to talk about. Our floor has been painted by local artists with scenes from down town. We also have a cash free shop, post office and a bus shelter :D We do have dolls for those ladies who enjoy them and also some toy cats and dogs (of real size).. There are reasons for every single thing a person with Dementia does, its our job as a carer to figure that out if possible. We had a gent who would walk the hallways early in the morning.. it was simply because he was a postman so we gave him a satchel and some envelopes. His ability to write had vanished but the marks he made certainly meant something to him. Another gent was in security,, so we gave him a desk and a clipboard to job down his findings and he was there at the start of every shift clocking us in I am still struggling to get my head round it all. She's so good at describing her childhood to her 30's then struggles. She bangs on about her horse all the time but I think they would struggle facilitating that memory for her. Get her to paint her horse, or do a horse collage, jigsaw... If it was this Country I would literally ride a horse up and down the road for her to see. It's in Gib so I can only get out about four times a year. Will take her some stuff to do next time she may struggle with the painting but I'm sure a jigsaw may be possible. Thanks for the suggestion. " You're welcome. | |||
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"Just completed a 2 day course on Dementia and found it bloomin' brilliant. Think its a shame that so many of us will get it yet the funding isnt there to research more into it. I think in a few years time i will make a living will and insist that no intervention be made if i were to fall ill. Having a form of Dementia i expect is a very very horrible thing to experience. " It's bloody heartbreaking watching someone with this. I care full time for my mum and she has vascular dementia. Everyday I lose a little of my mum and it's so upsetting. I agree more funding and research should go into this. It's sad to think that a high percentage of people will suffer with this | |||
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"I think one reason why there isn't enough funding is because dementia of any kind isn't "fashionable". People shy away from it. Also the people who have dementia are elderly and to many people the elderly are invisible. Actually you're wrong there. Due to the huge cost of dementia in both health and social care costs, the government is working with the Alzheimer's society re research." Im not wrong. There isnt enough funding. Yes dementia is costing the NHS and social care lots of money and there is research being done but its not enough. I got that information from dementia charities, the NHS, care homes etc during my training and also my research. There was also research done on why people don't donate as much towards dementia charities as they do towards other charities. | |||
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"I think one reason why there isn't enough funding is because dementia of any kind isn't "fashionable". People shy away from it. Also the people who have dementia are elderly and to many people the elderly are invisible. Actually you're wrong there. Due to the huge cost of dementia in both health and social care costs, the government is working with the Alzheimer's society re research. Im not wrong. There isnt enough funding. Yes dementia is costing the NHS and social care lots of money and there is research being done but its not enough. I got that information from dementia charities, the NHS, care homes etc during my training and also my research. There was also research done on why people don't donate as much towards dementia charities as they do towards other charities. " When was your research? | |||
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"No some one who has Vascular dementia o believe I have the right one way it was explained to me is that one day her brain may just not tell her to breath Awful thing to get yeah sadly thats the case with Vascular.. the connections in the brain slowly die off and then one day the connection that tells the lungs to work will shut off.. " This is what my last grandmother has right now Fucking awful disease... it's not a dignified way for anyone to go.. I go to visit her.. she can't remember anything.. what she just ate.. peoples names it's shite She would be better off slipping away | |||
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"I dont know too much about it,i know it affects the brain and momory,some info please?" Alzheimer's Society gives good info. There are different dementias. Alzheimer's and vascular dementia are the most common, although research suggests mixed dementia is. Causes: Proteins destroying brain cells or lack of oxygen getting to certain areas of the brain causing death of the brain cells. | |||
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"I dont know too much about it,i know it affects the brain and momory,some info please? Alzheimer's Society gives good info. There are different dementias. Alzheimer's and vascular dementia are the most common, although research suggests mixed dementia is. Causes: Proteins destroying brain cells or lack of oxygen getting to certain areas of the brain causing death of the brain cells." The area destroyed results in the symptoms of dementia. | |||
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"A man I once knew died a few years ago due to dementia. He and his wife gave a baby a home when he was only a few weeks old. A true gentleman who showed great love to both his wife and his adopted son. He never raised a hand in anger and always gave good advice to the boy as he grew. Nobody could have ever have been a better father and husband. Rip dad. Still missed so very much." Big hugs | |||
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"No some one who has Vascular dementia o believe I have the right one way it was explained to me is that one day her brain may just not tell her to breath Awful thing to get yeah sadly thats the case with Vascular.. the connections in the brain slowly die off and then one day the connection that tells the lungs to work will shut off.. This is what my last grandmother has right now Fucking awful disease... it's not a dignified way for anyone to go.. I go to visit her.. she can't remember anything.. what she just ate.. peoples names it's shite She would be better off slipping away" This is what my mum has and it's aweful just watching the person you love dwindle away | |||
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"No some one who has Vascular dementia o believe I have the right one way it was explained to me is that one day her brain may just not tell her to breath Awful thing to get yeah sadly thats the case with Vascular.. the connections in the brain slowly die off and then one day the connection that tells the lungs to work will shut off.. This is what my last grandmother has right now Fucking awful disease... it's not a dignified way for anyone to go.. I go to visit her.. she can't remember anything.. what she just ate.. peoples names it's shite She would be better off slipping away This is what my mum has and it's aweful just watching the person you love dwindle away " Yup hugs to you... it's rubbish Can only hope she is taken soon x | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs." That all depends if your needs are deemed as primary health needs or social care needs. If a person is deemed to have primary health needs then the NHS have to pay all care costs. If it is deemed to be social care then if you have assets then they will go after them. That is a very simplified way of putting it, it is a lot more complex than that, and you will find social services and the NHS will do their best to hoodwink people. | |||
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"I have a hunch that the pharmaceutical companies even if they found a cure for Dementia possibly wouldn't release it, or it would be a really really highly priced medication.. They make billions of pounds/dollars from relieving the symptoms of Dementia.. why would they sell a 'cure' Horrible theory i know,, and i really do hope i'm wrong but its certainly a money maker " Lifestyle choices is a determinant, especially in vascular dementia. | |||
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"I have a hunch that the pharmaceutical companies even if they found a cure for Dementia possibly wouldn't release it, or it would be a really really highly priced medication.. They make billions of pounds/dollars from relieving the symptoms of Dementia.. why would they sell a 'cure' Horrible theory i know,, and i really do hope i'm wrong but its certainly a money maker Lifestyle choices is a determinant, especially in vascular dementia." I have heard the theory knocked around about current generations setting themselves up for dementia - drug and alcohol abuse combined with lack of intellectual pursuits. | |||
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"I have a hunch that the pharmaceutical companies even if they found a cure for Dementia possibly wouldn't release it, or it would be a really really highly priced medication.. They make billions of pounds/dollars from relieving the symptoms of Dementia.. why would they sell a 'cure' Horrible theory i know,, and i really do hope i'm wrong but its certainly a money maker Lifestyle choices is a determinant, especially in vascular dementia. I have heard the theory knocked around about current generations setting themselves up for dementia - drug and alcohol abuse combined with lack of intellectual pursuits. " Years ago it was never the cause but new Changes to the way cause of death is recorded have also meant more people have dementia recorded on their death certificate so the numbers of people with dementia could have been big for years just we never new. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs." This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. " Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold." No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. " Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? " It would depend on the circumstances. | |||
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"...if someone has the money then they should pay. " Everyone pays for the right to NHS care, through national insurance. What makes you think some people should be disqualified from medical care, just because they've managed to scrimp away some savings, during their lifetime? If your house was burgled, you'd be a bit pissed off, if the insurance company said "you've got money to buy new stuff, so why should we pay out?" | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? " It isnt primary health needs. | |||
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"...if someone has the money then they should pay. Everyone pays for the right to NHS care, through national insurance. What makes you think some people should be disqualified from medical care, just because they've managed to scrimp away some savings, during their lifetime? If your house was burgled, you'd be a bit pissed off, if the insurance company said "you've got money to buy new stuff, so why should we pay out?"" My parent hasnt scrimped and saved. They are happy to pay. They have no other use for the money. They are living in what appears to be a 5 star hotel and they like that. They chose to live there. Im happy because they are safe, ca_ed for and happy. In fact if anyone should be annoyed it should be me because the money would be mine when they die. | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? " Health needs (primary and acute) are paid for by NHS. Social care is not. Sometimes people need both so the health care element is paid by NHS. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold. No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. " My mum pays and alot in her care home don't as don't have the funs or own there house so I am told from staff.. There is no difference in room or care its just she pay . | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold. No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. My mum pays and alot in her care home don't as don't have the funs or own there house so I am told from staff.. There is no difference in room or care its just she pay ." I don't know which residents pay and which residents don't pay in my parents care home as the staff never discuss other residents private and personal circumstances. All residents are treated the same though. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold. No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. My mum pays and alot in her care home don't as don't have the funs or own there house so I am told from staff.. There is no difference in room or care its just she pay ." Social care is means tested. | |||
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"If you have savings under £23,250 (meaning the council will contribute to your care home fees), So if you have savings and a house you will get very little help with costs. This does vary in different areas. My Aunt had her own flat and was in a locked ward for 10 years and the Oxen council cove_ed costs. The flat remained empty all that time. She had no children so in fact they could have taken that to pay her costs.I believe £1000 a week Not good in the scheme of things. Well around here we get very little help all because my mum saved and had her own house we have now sold. No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. My mum pays and alot in her care home don't as don't have the funs or own there house so I am told from staff.. There is no difference in room or care its just she pay . I don't know which residents pay and which residents don't pay in my parents care home as the staff never discuss other residents private and personal circumstances. All residents are treated the same though. " well theres a new wing and it cost more and only people who will pay more go in there I am told .. But really only difference is the bath rooms . Staff tell me this how I know. | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? It would depend on the circumstances." If a person has had a continuing care assessment by the NHS and it shows their needs are primary health needs then that is that, the NHS has to fund their care. It's all in the National Framework. | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? Health needs (primary and acute) are paid for by NHS. Social care is not. Sometimes people need both so the health care element is paid by NHS. " The problem is there are people who should be funded in full by the NHS, but social services and the NHS work hard to not inform families of the various assessments that need to be carried out, nor of the processes. It is very much a postcode lottery, despite the National Framework being what it says on the tin, a national framework. | |||
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" No finacial help for my parent either due to property and a lump sum pension but if someone has the money then they should pay. Even if the reason for care is primary health needs? Health needs (primary and acute) are paid for by NHS. Social care is not. Sometimes people need both so the health care element is paid by NHS. The problem is there are people who should be funded in full by the NHS, but social services and the NHS work hard to not inform families of the various assessments that need to be carried out, nor of the processes. It is very much a postcode lottery, despite the National Framework being what it says on the tin, a national framework." Cove_ed by the Care Act 2014. | |||
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"It only covers the local authorities responsibilities, not the NHS." It covers the integration of the services. | |||
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"It only covers the local authorities responsibilities, not the NHS. It covers the integration of the services." Relates primarily to LAs who are the ones being inspected although part of it has been put on hold, also I thought the 2014 Act was updated. Given the Tory manifesto it will no doubt be revisited if they are voted back in | |||
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"Interestingly I had a flyer through the door from some legal beagle. Apparently there us a way to write your will in such a way that a big chunk of the value of the sufferers property value is protected from being robbed to pay for care. For my closest ones, the money would just be used to make sure they are comfortable But it is wrong that some ppl piss all their money away all their life and we all pick up their old age bills. Must be more encouragement to save for your future needs." So what about people who work hard all their life but earn minimum wage and arnt able to buy their home nor save money for their old age ? Who do you think should pay for them ? | |||
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"Interestingly I had a flyer through the door from some legal beagle. Apparently there us a way to write your will in such a way that a big chunk of the value of the sufferers property value is protected from being robbed to pay for care. For my closest ones, the money would just be used to make sure they are comfortable But it is wrong that some ppl piss all their money away all their life and we all pick up their old age bills. Must be more encouragement to save for your future needs." PLEASE listen to this before entering these 'deals': http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08m8q7z | |||
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"Oral health can be a real challenge to those with dementia. Keeping their mouth and teeth clean so folk can eat, speak and be pain free. We have a great programme called Caring for Smiles up in Scotland. PM for more details. " I read a report about mouth pain and dementia a couple of years ago. People were saying they were in pain but couldn't then find the words, or ways to indicate, that it was their teeth or jaws. My mother started to bite down and grind her teeth (so loud, so irritating when you're ti_ed of caring). She could clamp her mouth shut when we tried to brush her teeth sometimes. It is a problem. | |||
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"I work for NHS n work on dementia ward n my dad suffers from it too n it's bloody heartbreaking to see people who were strong suffer from this diesease ... today I worked all shift on dementia ward n had a women throw water n food at me n accused me of poisionig her it's a horrid disease x " Thank you for your work. I'm considering getting the genetic test. If it shows a likelihood then I can plan for the care and end being sooner rather than later. If anyone didn't see it, David Baddiel's The Trouble with Dad is on again tonight on More4 at 10pm. | |||
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"I work for NHS n work on dementia ward n my dad suffers from it too n it's bloody heartbreaking to see people who were strong suffer from this diesease ... today I worked all shift on dementia ward n had a women throw water n food at me n accused me of poisionig her it's a horrid disease x Thank you for your work. I'm considering getting the genetic test. If it shows a likelihood then I can plan for the care and end being sooner rather than later. If anyone didn't see it, David Baddiel's The Trouble with Dad is on again tonight on More4 at 10pm. " My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around 2 years ago. The fact three-quarters of the sufferers are female, I'm very interested in the APOE4 gene. Also, the proteins that cause the disease can occur 10-15 years before symptoms appear. | |||
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"I work for NHS n work on dementia ward n my dad suffers from it too n it's bloody heartbreaking to see people who were strong suffer from this diesease ... today I worked all shift on dementia ward n had a women throw water n food at me n accused me of poisionig her it's a horrid disease x Thank you for your work. I'm considering getting the genetic test. If it shows a likelihood then I can plan for the care and end being sooner rather than later. If anyone didn't see it, David Baddiel's The Trouble with Dad is on again tonight on More4 at 10pm. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around 2 years ago. The fact three-quarters of the sufferers are female, I'm very interested in the APOE4 gene. Also, the proteins that cause the disease can occur 10-15 years before symptoms appear." My paternal grandmother had Alzheimer's, but at a suitably old age. My mother, looking back, developed symptoms at 63/4 and I got a diagnosis of Fronto-temporal and Alzheimer's for her 5 years later, at the same time as I got her much younger sister a diagnosis of MND. Now two of her other younger sisters (one at 62) have Alzheimer's. If there is a genetic link then I have some strong lived experience. | |||
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"I work for NHS n work on dementia ward n my dad suffers from it too n it's bloody heartbreaking to see people who were strong suffer from this diesease ... today I worked all shift on dementia ward n had a women throw water n food at me n accused me of poisionig her it's a horrid disease x Thank you for your work. I'm considering getting the genetic test. If it shows a likelihood then I can plan for the care and end being sooner rather than later. If anyone didn't see it, David Baddiel's The Trouble with Dad is on again tonight on More4 at 10pm. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around 2 years ago. The fact three-quarters of the sufferers are female, I'm very interested in the APOE4 gene. Also, the proteins that cause the disease can occur 10-15 years before symptoms appear. My paternal grandmother had Alzheimer's, but at a suitably old age. My mother, looking back, developed symptoms at 63/4 and I got a diagnosis of Fronto-temporal and Alzheimer's for her 5 years later, at the same time as I got her much younger sister a diagnosis of MND. Now two of her other younger sisters (one at 62) have Alzheimer's. If there is a genetic link then I have some strong lived experience. " This may be useful if you haven't seen it before https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20010/risk_factors_and_prevention/150/genetic_testing_kits | |||
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