Loved one with Dementia…

[Spiky Bugger]

…like DianaCox and hilary1617 and others… or, like JackieOnLine and CaraOC , working with some folks w/dementia?

There are many online free videos that Teepa Snow has shared online. (You can go to youtube.com and search on Teepa Snow.). But this thirty minutes, meant to train caregivers, will help anyone who interacts with someone whose brain is being destroyed by this horrid condition.

 

[hilary1617]

Wow, thanks for sharing! Will definitely check these out!

 

[JackieOnLine]

I've taken medbridge online class by Teepa Snow: she is fantastic. thanks for the suggestion, I will check her out on youtube.

 

[Susan in Tennessee]

Really interesting and helpful. I’m going to find more and watch. Thanks

 

[DianaCox]

Thank you! Will watch.

We’re at Lake Havasu on our 5 day camping trip with Dad. Echoing one of his dad jokes from my childhood, I told him to take a long walk off a short pier.

 

[hilary1617]

Spiky Bugger

I just got this note from my Dad's memory care facility!

Teepa Snow will be at the North Shore Senior Center next month! They are thrilled to be hosting premier dementia educator Teepa Snow at North Shore Senior Center on Monday, April 27, 2020 from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Teepa will talk about understanding symptoms and situations in dementia and practical tips for getting through the day. There is no cost but registration is required. They expect this program to fill quickly so please register as soon possible by calling the Lifelong Learning Department at 847.784.6030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and say you are registering for “Class ID 8374.”

 

[JackieOnLine]

wow, very cool

 

[Spiky Bugger]

And a remiinder for anyone lurking here who has a loved one in a facility.

If your loved one has a condition that requires the use of (especially opioid) pain relievers and STILL complains about pain..get yourself one of those at home drug test kits that (mostly) parents use to make sure that their kid is not using drugs. Use it on your loved one. There have been cases of drugs being checked out, listed on the residents’ records as administered, and yet no evidence of those drugs show up in the residents’ drug tests.

When the person in charge of administering drugs is working at a job that is not very glamorous, often involves close contact with uncooperative “strangers,” and is getting paid a pittance...and street prices are sky high...things sometimes disappear.

I have very nice housekeepers. I get the same ladies each time. They get regular paychecks from their employer, I tip them well and always provide a Christmas bonus. I also hide my Percocet before they get here. That prescription, 120 tablets of 10mg Percocet costs me $5.00. Street value is $1200. You know...even a nice person, with no insurance and a kid who has Type 1 Diabetes...can get desperate.

 

[JackieOnLine]

There have been cases of drugs being checked out, listed on the residents’ records as administered, and yet no evidence of those drugs show up in the residents’ drug tests.

I have no doubt.

 

[RainCity]

I need to check these videos out.

My 85 yr old father had several strokes a couple of years ago; he also has dementia, A-Fib, Parkinson’s, & NPH for which he had shunt surgery 6 months ago; he’s doing so much better and is being cared for at his home by my sister & I. Very challenging but once I found him a better neurologist, he was properly diagnosed and is being treated for all of his neurological conditions; and that doc recommended a phenomenal neurosurgeon & neurologist at UCLA who thoroughly tested him for NPH and did the brain surgery plus follow up care.

Finding the right medical doctors is so important for our elder parents, as is getting the proper treatment/Rx plans. Dad used to take way too many prescriptions that caused side effects, which worsened his cognition and balance issues.

 

[RainCity]

Spiky Bugger

I just got this note from my Dad's memory care facility!

Teepa Snow will be at the North Shore Senior Center next month! They are thrilled to be hosting premier dementia educator Teepa Snow at North Shore Senior Center on Monday, April 27, 2020 from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Teepa will talk about understanding symptoms and situations in dementia and practical tips for getting through the day. There is no cost but registration is required. They expect this program to fill quickly so please register as soon possible by calling the Lifelong Learning Department at 847.784.6030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and say you are registering for “Class ID 8374.”

Is North Shore Senior Center in Bothell, WA? And has it been cancelled or rescheduled yet due to COVID-19?

 

[DianaCox]

My father has a preliminary NPH diagnosis as well - but his appointment last week with the top neurosurgeon here was canceled because of COVID-19. I’m upset, but nothing can be done right now. I’m trying to not be too hopeful that he can get the surgery and that it will help him, but your father’s results give me hope!

 

[hilary1617]

Is North Shore Senior Center in Bothell, WA? And has it been cancelled or rescheduled yet due to COVID-19?

This particular North Shore Senior Center is in Northfield, IL (www.nssc.org). They're closed through at least April 17, but haven't cancelled yet. They're starting to offer some fairly interesting remote learning in later life courses for FREE:

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Online Class Schedule for March 23 – 26

The History Behind Singing in the Rain with Barry Bradford
Tuesday, March 24 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Barry shares the fun and sometimes surprising behind-the-scenes stories of this beloved musical.

A Beacon in the City of Light: The Art and Architecture of Notre Dame with Jeff Mishur
Wednesday, March 25 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Art historian Jeff Mishur provides an in-depth look at the history of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He will discuss the Gothic innovations used in the great cathedral as well as interior features such as its stained glass windows. He will also bring you up to date on the current status of the church restoration.

History in Perspective: 1920 (100 Years Ago) with Barry Bradford
Thursday, March 26 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
The Roaring 20s began with women getting the right to vote, prohibition going into effect, a Republican sweep in politics, and movies becoming all the rage.

Registration is required to receive the meeting link and to take part in these classes.

How to Register
To register for a class, click on the class name and you will be taken to our online registration system where you may register. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation with a link to the class to use at the scheduled time. You will also receive a reminder notice prior to the class meeting.

No Registration Fee
While the Center is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering these classes to you at no charge. North Shore Senior Center, as with so many other nonprofit organizations and small businesses, is being hit hard by this disruption of operations. We are deeply concerned about the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Center and our ability to serve the older adults in our communities. We ask you to consider making a donation to the Center in lieu of any registration fee. You may make a donation while using our online registration system, by visiting our secure website at www.nssc.org...