tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post8012260909217634243..comments2024-03-28T17:43:39.277-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: Skywatch Friday –thunderboomers galoreJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-73313788933177732052013-07-21T13:16:24.372-04:002013-07-21T13:16:24.372-04:00This sounds like some of the things my mother went...This sounds like some of the things my mother went through before she died. My Dad, who is going to be 101 next month, is starting to show some symptoms, but he is still functioning fairly well. Your photos of the stormy sksies are wonderful.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-11619889483033934262013-07-21T08:30:33.188-04:002013-07-21T08:30:33.188-04:00It is painful to witness, isn't it, Martha? My...It is painful to witness, isn't it, Martha? My late father had it due to a brain tumour. Even as a non-family caregiver I find it hard. It is best to talk about it, though. You know you aren't alone. You know that there are thousands out there doing this either paid or non-paid. I found writing my book very cathartic. <br />There are many on-line places for caregivers now. It really helps. Canada's <a href="http://www.virtualhospice.ca/" rel="nofollow"> Virtual Hospice</a> where I am a regular contributor. Or the US-based <a href="http://www.agingcare.com/" rel="nofollow"> AgingCare.com</a>. Many are in denial about their situations. I choose to face it, talk about it, share my stories, as it helps.<br />I <a href="http://ontarioseniors.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">write about health issues</a>, and found that is a good place for people to read about senior healthcare. I give articles on end-of-life, what the last days look like, how to tell if a person is in pain.<br />All the best.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-86098561070141608122013-07-21T08:02:46.535-04:002013-07-21T08:02:46.535-04:00I stopped by because of the storm photos, but it w...I stopped by because of the storm photos, but it was the bit on vascular dementia that caught my eye. I live with this every day in my mom. It is a slow and gradual decline, painful to witness. She has been on an oxygen concentrator 24/7 for 12 years.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-32735432819178486722013-07-20T15:15:16.419-04:002013-07-20T15:15:16.419-04:00Actually, I adore caring for this man. He is a del...Actually, I adore caring for this man. He is a delight, most of the time.<br /> I do tell this self-deprecating story of me sitting in the thunder storm as it was humorous after the fact, and is reality for many caregivers, paid and unpaid.<br /><br />He doesn't live alone. I am providing respite, privately, to this family. <br />I tell the story, as a patient advocate, since many presume that home care is a possibility, but not the best solution for all families. Some people cannot be left alone.<br /><br />For this family his living in his own home works well most of the time. <br />I have refrained from any identifying information, as this could be any number of people in Ontario. We all must be aware. Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-66747229477047841912013-07-20T09:29:20.649-04:002013-07-20T09:29:20.649-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08821770762865569093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-56225808472656383932013-07-20T02:00:11.101-04:002013-07-20T02:00:11.101-04:00How difficult and heartbreaking it is to take care...How difficult and heartbreaking it is to take care of such patients. How long can they live in their own homes. Your work is very important. In some cases such patients cannot be left alone.<br />Well I wish you all the strength you need.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-88069836951127241232013-07-19T18:47:21.848-04:002013-07-19T18:47:21.848-04:00Beside being a professional, you must be a very ca...Beside being a professional, you must be a very caring person to handle this type of job. I am glad there are people like you around! Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-90191269395355966042013-07-19T18:43:39.985-04:002013-07-19T18:43:39.985-04:00Bless you ~ your are a gem and your photos are exc...Bless you ~ your are a gem and your photos are excellent ~ Happy Weekend ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-56305036388308537432013-07-19T18:31:11.843-04:002013-07-19T18:31:11.843-04:00What you describe is all too real. Many people can...What you describe is all too real. Many people cannot get irrational through their heads. It's sad that some of these people are still living on their own. Good for you to give some attention to these people.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-5599846152915450062013-07-19T13:07:08.526-04:002013-07-19T13:07:08.526-04:00I guess you need to stay prepared for just about a...I guess you need to stay prepared for just about anything!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-60999129087784876832013-07-19T12:34:14.289-04:002013-07-19T12:34:14.289-04:00Oh, Jen, this reminds me of my father, and other p...Oh, Jen, this reminds me of my father, and other patients in the care facility. My dad had Alzheimer's but also vascular dementia. Just dreadful sometimes. But he always recognized my voice. I'd see him turn his head as I came through the door and spoke with one of the staff. I just wanted to run to him, hug him, and cry.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-81313831469572489512013-07-19T12:08:58.617-04:002013-07-19T12:08:58.617-04:00oh Jenn this is heartbreaking, there is so much ne...oh Jenn this is heartbreaking, there is so much need out there. Our society doesn't put enough focus on the elderly. It's all about the young and the beautiful (and money). We will all get there one day.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-83652971443940809692013-07-19T08:50:58.907-04:002013-07-19T08:50:58.907-04:00Very thoughtful. Take care yourself with your car...Very thoughtful. Take care yourself with your care-giving.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.com