Thanks everyone for your comments on my last entry.
Some of you didn't have any idea of what I was talking about. So I have gone over to Joe's and found some of the entries he has done on the subject. Some of these are older entries so things may have changed. If you still "don't get it" I would say to email Joe as he can explain it so you can understand. Any ways here are some links to his journal about feeds:
A New Tool for Feeding Your Friends
Things I Did Not Know About Alerts (Plus, Feeds Stuff) this is a really good one to read
A Much Better Explanation of RSS, Feeds & Feedreaders
Fun With Featured Feeds
And you can use feeds to keep up with some message boards, news links, etc.....
I have decided to try the google reader for now. It looks really simple to use (and I need simple). After I get all the journals listed that I read all I have to do is pull up one page and it lists all the journals, all I have to do is click on a journal name and it automatically pulls up the last few entries that have been made in that journal. Cool huh?
I told mom yesterday that I was making an appointment for her to see her medical doctor soon. I told her that I thought something was happening with her brain and that I wanted it checked out. Whew. I got an appointment for the 5th for her.
Now I am dreading the appointment. She refuses to let dad take her. So it's me. I just don't know how to say what I think I need to say to the doctor with mom sitting right there. If I mention the word dementia I know mom will freak out. Pray about it ok? I'm going to need it.
Mom had an appointment today to go and get her hearing aids adjusted. She hasn't hardly been wearing them and she just refused to keep the appointment. She made dad take and turn them in (it's within the 60 or 90 day time so we can get all but $300 of the $3,300 price back). Great. More yelling so she can hear us. LOL
I needed to get cat food really bad. What I have the kitties on you can't by at the local grocery store. I have been getting it at the Vet's (which is just a couple miles from my house). But this time they were sold out. Great. I would have to go to one of those big pet supply stores. I couldn't do it. I couldn't drive the extra miles and go into the store by myself. I just couldn't. I hated to but I called dad from the vet to see if he could go with me. Luckily he was able to. If he didn't I don't know what I would have done.
Dad also came over and hooked up my new DVD player/recorder. I have been playing with it but got all mad at it and had to stop. I know I am doing something really simple wrong but I can't even get the menu to pull up on the thing! After trying everything -- and reading the instructions (which are in English but might as well be in Russian) -- and still getting no where I decided to come play on the computer for awhile. Maybe tomorrow I will figure it out. Hope so.
I know this sig tag is a weird one. A really weird one. But somehow it shows how I am feeling. Don't ask me to explain because I don't think I could.
13 comments:
When you talk to the doctor in front of mom, might be a good idea to just use the words.....concerned about her memory or repeating herself at times.....whatever it is that is bothering you without using the "d" word. The doctor will know what you mean. You don't have to use medical terminology and this way mom won't get upset. He can also tell by her reaction if your concern is justified. May just be a part of aging. I don't know how old she is.
As for your new DVD recorder.....play with it and only use the book as a reference when you're stuck. That's the way I learned mine. Also, if you type in the brand and model number in google, you can get a pdf file that will be like your manual, only more detailed.
Good luck and enjoy your new toy.
Angela
Kathy what is the link for the google feed, I might look into that one, if it's simple enough. LOL
Good luck with your Moms Dr appt. {{ }}
Nice of Dad to help you out. :)
Hugs, Sugar
I have made a list of things my mom has done the last year and taking it in next july when she goes to the crappy dr and saying this is my concern I dont know what the deal is but you can see why we are concerend
good luck Kathy... thoughts, prayers and good vibes going your way.
love ya girlie
d
Kath, jot your mother's doctor a note ... and ask him/her to please keep it strictly between you and he/she. They will honor your request and will also understand that, at best, it can be tricky helping parents when they know they need help, but aren't ready to accept it. It's a process. Good luck. And good for you that you spoke to your mom and made the appointment!
The last graphic? I was feeling very similar last week ...
Hi Kathy. Maybe you could write down your concerns on a piece of paper. If you give it to the front desk receptionist and tell her to have the doc read it before coming in, they will. Then, he'll have a heads up on what the issue is. You don't have to go into detail. Something to the point and also saying you can't discuss dementia freely in front of her. He'll know what to do after that if he's a good doc.
Let us know how it goes.
Pam
I will be praying for you and your parents. It is not easy getting older and it seems it's the hardest on the ones who care the most. 'On Ya' - ma
I am praying for you and your parents....I used to work at a doctors office and sometimes the family would ask to speak to the doctor alone before the parent came in....they pretended to go to the bathroom to break away and then talked to the doctor real quick or they would give me a quick note that they may have jotted down for the doctor and I (as the receptionist) made sure he read the note before he called them back but that is just a suggestion....I am definitely praying for you all and I am going to read those entries you linked....thanks for sharing. Lmao about the DVD player you sound just like Dre...he is always trying to get some gadget to work and when I ask him if he wants help he snaps "no I don't want you to help me because I know you are going to come over here and push something that was right in my face" lol it is so funny.
Amy
I get that tag, hon'. It's bleak and dark -- but the eye is still open....watching for better times to come. That's how I see it anyway.
Russ
I empathize for your feelings about the trip to the vet's office, deeply ~ I do the same thing, things like that at times can be overwhelming and exhausting. I agree with the others about the note to the Dr. ahead of time. I'm sorry about your Mom... dementia/alzheimers run on the female side of my family also & it scares me. I love the eye graphic! Where did you get it? I'd love to get one for myself. Blessings*
Kathy, I faced this whole appointment issue and cogntive concerns with my wife years ago with her MS progression. The note ahead as suggested in other comments is probably not a bad idea, just not my style nor the nature of our relationhip. Be careful whenever you work behind someone's back even if it is for their own good. ... Loose the word "dementia"! That's a diagnosis. You and other family members have only observed "cognitive issues", prepare to share the specific incidents, and why they worry you. There are quick evaluative professional tests available to determine what is happening or not happening. ... This is all about love and caring and that is what's important.
Patrick
Which of the links did you use to get the info on how to use google for your feeds? I need some help myself here! lol
thanks,
Nancy
I"ve had to say some pretty direct things about my sister to her doctor right in front of her. Just take a deep breath and know you have to do it. I wish you luck, but it's for your mom's own good that you are able to tell the dr what's going on.
Missie
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