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Mar 25, 2007, 04:57 PM
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If you all remember, I posted "Dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia" in the Caregiver's Support topic and it dealt with my grandmother who had it. Just to let everyone know, she passed away last night.
My mother got a phone call around 9ish saying my grandmother had low respritory and heart rate and she's non-responsive. So my mother, dad, my boyfriend and myself went to visit her in the nursing home. [She was in the Alzheimer's Unit] My grandmother had an oxygen tank hooked up and she would do 3 fasts breaths, then just stop for 2 seconds, then start again. Her head was tilted to the side and her eyes were open and when she would look at us she would just lay there and show no sign she knew we were there. We were there for about an hour and a half and my mother ran my boyfriend and I back to our house since he had to be home soon. After my boyfriend left, I went to bed about an hour later until my mom came home. Ten minutes after my mom got back to the nursing home, she passed away. My mom said it was beautiful and peaceful the way she went. So, right now, I have a bunch of people over to talk about what they're going to do with my grandmother. With all of this with my grandmother, plus a project and school. The funeral is Wednesday during the day and I'm having my aunt and uncle come in from Texas tomorrow night. I just wanted to thank everyone that had helped me and talked to me with things with my grandmother, and now I have to deal with the loss of her 
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#2
Mar 25, 2007, 05:53 PM
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(((littlemissjess)))
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Mar 25, 2007, 07:03 PM
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i am so very sorry about the loss of your grandma......
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Mar 25, 2007, 09:40 PM
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(((((((((littlemissjess)))))))))))
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother ... 
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Mar 25, 2007, 11:08 PM
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i lit a candle for you and your grandmother.........xoxoxo pat
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Mar 25, 2007, 11:08 PM
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((((littlemissjess))))
I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I lost mine about 15 years ago and I still miss her! At least you know your grandma is at peace now--having Alzheimer's is no way to live. I know, because my own father now is struggling with some kind of dementia, and it's very very hard--as you know. God bless you and your family, and especially your grandmother. Warm hugs, Patti
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Mar 26, 2007, 10:39 PM
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(((((littlemissjess))))))
My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I just lost my dear aunty last November, she was 93. Near the end of her life, she had some dementia and mental difficulties. I have an idea of what you and your family were going through..... Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Take good care of YOU. Hugsssssssss J |
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Mar 28, 2007, 06:09 AM
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(((((((((((((littlemissjess))))))))))))))
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