Re: Sad News from Sydney, Australia

[Guest guest]

Elaine, my condolences on the passing of Jim. Sending you much strength.

Courage

From: elaine.elliott49

Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6:18 AM

To: LBDcaregivers

Subject: Sad News from Sydney, Australia

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal North

Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him -

something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just spending

as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and drink, he

fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he died it was

such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of my

family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up on

much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

[Guest guest]

Elaine, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Jim. You will be in my prayers

and thoughts. Come back and be an advisor when you feel up to it. Hugs, Nan

>

> Dear Friends

> I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

> Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

> He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

> For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

> However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

> I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

> The funeral is this Friday (18th).

> I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

> I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

> I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

> Thank you to you all.

> I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

> Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

> Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

>

[Guest guest]

Elaine,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori

Sad News from Sydney, Australia

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

[Guest guest]

Dear Elaine,

My sincere condolences go out to you. What an awful ride you have been on.

Will look forward to your posts.

Sending hugs from New York,

Helene

(Mom almost 77, 11 years with LBD)

>

> Dear Friends

> I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

> Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

> He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

> For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

> However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

> I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

> The funeral is this Friday (18th).

> I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

> I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

> I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

> Thank you to you all.

> I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

> Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

> Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

>

[Guest guest]

Elaine, I am very sorry to read of Jim's passing, sorry for the void you will

feel but relieved that his suffering is behind. He was a lucky man to have you

and your love in his life. Rest now Jim. Strength to you Elaine.

>

> Dear Friends

> I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

> Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

> He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

> For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

> However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

> I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

> The funeral is this Friday (18th).

> I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

> I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

> I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

> Thank you to you all.

> I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

> Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

> Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Elaine,

My heart goes out to you, my Jim died on January 22 of this year.

While it is a relief to know he is at peace at last from this dreaded disease

and no longer suffering, life goes on for me. You will be busy with funeral

arrangements and many other things that need to be taken care of and more time

to focus on you. Please continue on taking care of yourself, because the grief

and pain will hit you from time to time from the void without your Jim. It is as

important now to take care of yourself as when you were a caregiver. You were

living on adrenaline as a caregiver and now it will crash and you will be

susceptible to germs and sickness, so keep your energy level up and good

positive thoughts and move forward, it's so important.

Elaine, I remember we had many similar things in common with our Jims; including

our age differences. It is still new for me too feeling the void without

my Jim.

I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult

time, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Contact me if you feel the need to chat with someone that has just gone through

this loss.

Take Care,

Jan Colello age( 63) San Francisco Bay Area, California

Caregiver for Jim (84) diagnosed w/LBD Oct. 2003, symptoms of confusion began

in

1996. Deceased January 22, 2011.

________________________________

To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 3:18:05 AM

Subject: Sad News from Sydney, Australia

 

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal North

Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him -

something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just spending

as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and drink, he

fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he died it was

such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of my

family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up on

much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

[Guest guest]

Dear Elaine,

  You have my sincere sympathy on your loss.  May you find rest and peace and

comfort in the coming weeks & month. 

 

Patti , Dayton OH, dtr of Pat w/LBD

Subject: Sad News from Sydney, Australia

To: LBDcaregivers

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 6:18 AM

 

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal North

Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him -

something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just spending

as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and drink, he

fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he died it was

such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of my

family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up on

much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

[Guest guest]

Oh, dear Elaine,

I am so sorry for your loss. This is a bittersweet event because you no longer

have his physical presence with you, but you also know that he is no longer

locked into this dreadful disease.

When you posted that Jim was not eating or drinking, it rung a bell with me

because that is how the dying process begins. You were a wonderful caregiver,

and I pray that you will have some peace in knowing that Jim is free of this

disease. However, I do know that you have a void in your heart and your life.

Please feel free to continue posting.

God bless you and your dear Jim,

Hugs,

Joan

>

> Dear Friends

> I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

> Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

> He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

> For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

> However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

> I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

> The funeral is this Friday (18th).

> I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

> I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

> I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

> Thank you to you all.

> I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

> Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

> Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

>

[Guest guest]

Elaine,

Sending my condolences to you and your family. You will have a hole in your

heart and lots of space as the caregiving stops. You must take care of yourself

now as several others have said. It is prime time for you to get ill if you

don't. You will miss him dearly. He is in so much of a better place and that

isn't going to be a big help as you grieve.

Lots of Hugs,

Donna R

Cared for Mom 3 years in my home and the last year at a nh. She passed away

from LBD in 2002.

Sad News from Sydney, Australia

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal North

Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him -

something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just spending

as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and drink, he

fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he died it was

such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of my

family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up on

much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

[Guest guest]

Elaine, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorothy

From: LBDcaregivers [mailto:LBDcaregivers ]

On Behalf Of elaine.elliott49

Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 3:18 AM

To: LBDcaregivers

Subject: Sad News from Sydney, Australia

Dear Friends

I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures

of 35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress

and for extra household help to be available as it required two people to

turn him.

However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip

was removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed

to stay in hospital.

I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition

him - something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and

just spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food

and drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and

when he died it was such a relief.

The funeral is this Friday (18th).

I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement

of my family, my friends and my faith.

I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

Thank you to you all.

I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught

up on much needed sleep!

Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

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[Guest guest]

Oh Elaine I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

We're here for you whenever you're ready. Thank you for participating in brain

donation. It's Jim's last gift to the rest of us.

>

> Dear Friends

> I bring you the sad news that my Jim died last Saturday night in the Royal

North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

> Jim had been in hospital three weeks, originally going in because he was

refusing to eat and drink. With very warm weather at the time (temperatures of

35 degrees celsius = 95 degrees fahrenheit and more)he became quickly

dehydrated.

> He was on a saline drip for two weeks but was only eating teaspoonfuls of

food.

> For a while I thought I was going to be able to bring him home and nurse him

there. Arrangements were made to hire a hospital bed with an air mattress and

for extra household help to be available as it required two people to turn him.

> However his condition deteriorated before that could happen. Once the drip was

removed and they began to administer morphine , I decided that he needed to stay

in hospital.

> I lived at the hospital 24/7 for the last five days, helping to reposition him

- something he found very painful and would cause him to panic - and just

spending as much time as I could with him. After five days without food and

drink, he fell into a coma. It was so hard to see him waste away and when he

died it was such a relief.

> The funeral is this Friday (18th).

> I have donated his brain to Neuroscience Research Australia.

> I could not have cared for Jim without the love, support and encouragement of

my family, my friends and my faith.

> I also appreciate the support of this group, as well as the wealth of

information I gained from the group.

> Thank you to you all.

> I look forward to being a more active part of the group once I have caught up

on much needed sleep!

> Elaine (61) from Sydney Australia

> Carer for husband Jim (82) who was offically diagnosed LBD Oct 2009, but

symptoms began at least 5 years before.

>