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Apr 25, 2014 11:05AM
Grandma is now convinced that they have special lighting at the nursing home that can be controlled simply by shifting one's feet. Perhaps she's living light years ahead of herself????
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Do you just have to smile and nod when your grandma tells you all these things Brenda? With some of the things it must be very difficult especially when she get upset. I hope she can keep smiling:)
Heading to the coast tomorrow...So exciting ... somehow I always manage to sniff out a new book store or a yard sale selling books on the way :0) Also, looking forward to just spending time with my wife and walking out on the beach...little getaways are always nice :0)
oh and they do have lighting that is controlled by clapping your hands so who knows...shifting ones feet might work great in a bathroom when someone is doing the potty dance and can't find the light switch :0)
Been there done that Steven LOL
Brenda wrote: "Okay, the last several months have been very different for me. I am now the POA for my grandmother, who's now in a nursing home, because my dad didn't want to do it. I never thought I'd be the prim..."OMG, that must be so awful for her to believe that. She must be terrified!
Brenda wrote: "Okay, a couple more stories before I head out to the home to be with Grandma for Easter.I received a call one evening about 10pm from the home. That's scary to see on the caller ID! They'd appare..."
She's probably having hallucinations! That's known to happen in people that are completely mentally healthy when their eyes fail them like that. It's called: Charles Bonnet syndrome. I just read two books from a very famous neurologist, Oliver Sachs, that's full of these kinds of stories. You should read 'em. Most definitely. Hallucinations
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
Here's a link to the wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_...
Chuck, thank you so much for that response and information! We've never heard of that before! (I LOVE social networking!!!) I'm planning on printing some of the sites out explaining what this is and presenting them at the home. I'm pretty sure many of them have never heard of this. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
You're welcome, Brenda! I just hope it helps in some way. It definitely sounds to me like something like that is going on. I do know stuff like that is way more common than a lot of people realize.
Where have you gone on holiday to Steven?
Cindy wrote: "Been there done that Steven LOL"And it's never a fun experience :O)
Angie wrote: "Where have you gone on holiday to Steven?"We went down the coast on 101 in Oregon. We ended up all the way down into Lincoln City and checked the shops and such then walked on the beach for a bit. We made little stops all the way down and back up again. Just taking our time and exploring :O)
That sounds wonderful Steven I loved doing that kind of thing and finding all kinds of small thrift shops to explore:O} I even took the Chunnel to France and explored over there . This has to be my favourite place ever, its mont saint michel in Normandy. Its awesome !
Ok now that is an awesome picture Angie. I would love to check out the thrift shops over in that area too...I can just imagine the books and cool antiques and such :O) Someday...someday my wife and I will have to fly over and see the sites :O)
It was so amazing seeing that place, there's nothing around it for miles and even in the day time it stands out, I spent two days exploring there and it wasn't enough time. It full of tiny shops that sell everything as you go up to the top where there's a monastery/church dating back to 708. Its great in France exploring all the mediaeval towns and if I could live anywhere that would be the place:-)
I'm finally going to get the chance to read The Goldfinch!! :-D
Chuck wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Okay, a couple more stories before I head out to the home to be with Grandma for Easter.I received a call one evening about 10pm from the home. That's scary to see on the caller ID..."
Chuck, I can't tell you how much my family appreciates this. I'm having trouble with the home accepting it - my dad and I have a meeting with them next Thursday, and they WILL be listening to me as I educate them on this. Already I've spoken with Grandma, and she thanked me a couple of days ago, saying she remembered one of the things I mentioned - she said she'd seen a black man combing his hair in front of her, and knew that couldn't be since she was in her room, so she closed her eyes a moment and then he was gone, and she realized he was an hallucination. This is fabulous. I just love social networking! You guys are so helpful!
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That's quite random, Mama! Excellent!!!
April wrote: "I love erotica. :D"Have you read any Claire Thompson books? I love her stuff! Quite erotic!
Brenda wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Okay, a couple more stories before I head out to the home to be with Grandma for Easter.I received a call one evening about 10pm from the home. That's scary to see on..."
Fantastic, so glad the information is helping!
Brenda wrote: "April wrote: "I love erotica. :D"Have you read any Claire Thompson books? I love her stuff! Quite erotic!"
No I haven't!! Me and my reading buddy Mollydee will have to look into those! thanks!
The Frog: A Tale of Sexual Torture and Degradation and
are a couple of personal favorites! Just sayin'! LOL!
Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind messages:-) it is my eyes that are very broken at the moment, I'm going to have to sign of again in a couple of minutes. I just couldn't put in the time needed to be a good mod at the moment: ( I'm going to be on every few days and I'm looking forward to seeing what everybody has been up to:O) I've really enjoyed my time as a moderator with Cindy but I know Natasha is going to be awesome:D
Just take care of your eyes Angie. Nothing is more important than your health and we need you in this group. You are an awesome contributor!
I'm still afraid of the dark. Not as bad as I used to be, but still. At 52!!
Yeah! And walking down into a basement with openings at the backs of the steps! They'll grab your ankles, you know! LOL!
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Angie you are sweet :)
Natasha was bad these days as I got loads of work at home but I'm doing some catching up now :)
Hey all. Hope everyone is happy and well. I'm new to the group and must say it is very awesome. I know some of you and look forward to getting to know the rest of you.
Cheers!!
Cheers!!
Hi Aaron!Cindy I'm glad you're afraid of the dark now I know I'm not the only adult that still is lol.
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Will you join maybe one of our group reads this month?
We will read in June Ghost Road Blues and Furies of Calderon...
Thanks, Natasha! I already read Ghost Road Blues. I have over 40 books at home to read yet, so I'm going to have to pass on the group read. Sorry. I would if I could.
Thanks, Cindy. Glad to be here!!
Good morning, y'all. Hope everyone is well.:)
Ah, if I can only find someone to pay me to retire! That's a job I could really get into! :-)
Wouldn't that be nice, Brenda! Haha, me, too!:) I'm currently looking for a job. The market is not great here in N.S.
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The other night I applied for some of the books and I was totally surprised to find out I won 2 books (one ebook and one will come by post)...I never thought I'd get a book especially here in Croatia where the shipping must be very expensive but that made my day a bit more smiling :)
I won free horror novels a year back, Natasa. It's a nice surprise isn't it?
I am planning a day today of very little except reading and chilling. Finished off with watching England play in the World Cup tonight.
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Ghost Road Blues (other topics)Furies of Calderon (other topics)
The Frog: A Tale of Sexual Torture and Degradation (other topics)
The Toy (other topics)
Hallucinations (other topics)
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