Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , My condolences on your loss. I'm glad to read that your mother's passing was peaceful. Robin PS. There is no overlap from a pathologic perspective of LBD and MSA. LBD has Lewy bodies and the pathology is in the brainstem and cortex. MSA has no Lewy bodies and the pathology is in the brainstem. There is some overlap from a clinical perspective but MSA has no dementia. > > I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. The battle is over for her at least. I hope that you and your family can focus now on the good days of her life and the love you all shared as you go forward. Marcie B. _____ From: LBDcaregivers [mailto:LBDcaregivers ] On Behalf Of broadreach253 Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 9:38 PM To: LBDcaregivers Subject: Passage I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , My condolences on the passing of your mom. Sending you strength. Courage _____ From: mailto:LBDcaregivers%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:LBDcaregivers%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of broadreach253 Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 9:38 PM To: mailto:LBDcaregivers%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Passage I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Dear , My very sincere condolences on your Mom's passing. It is indeed a difficult journey. Sending you strength, and wishing you good memories, Helene in NY > > I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 , My condolence to you and your family. I am sorry about the Holiday as this becomes a marker in the next few years. I am glad it was peaceful for your family. Hugs, Donna R Passage  I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 , I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing, but happy to hear it was peaceful and serene, it's all we could hope for. And now she is finally at peace and rid of that dreaded disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan Colello ________________________________ To: LBDcaregivers Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 6:37 PM Subject: Passage I have so appreciated the help provided from this group over the past four years while my mother declined. There is some question about whether my mother had LBD or MSA but I think that there is a likelihood that all of these neurological diseases may overlap. Mom passed away on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, after three months with hospice, and a near passage in August. Our experience with hospice was not as supportive as many others on this caregiving website, we are in upstate NY, but they still gave us necessary support. Mom's passing was as peaceful and serene as we could hope for. Wishing you all support on this difficult journey, ------------------------------------ Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am glad this group has helped you. As long as it did, we are glad you were here regardless of the name of your mother's condition. It was a big help to me as I went through our struggles and have tried to be supportive of others since my husband's death. Now you will find a peace, I hope, in knowing she is resting in a better place. The memories of the illness will fade and the good memories of a life well lived will return. Good luck and God Bless your family in your loss. Leona Leona: Caregiver for husband Ray, age 68, diagnosed 2/04 with Parkinson's Disease. Changed doctors, diagnosed 6/06 with LBD. Almost continual downhill slide no matter what drugs we try. 5/2/08 Ray was placed in Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego, NY, 1 hour from home. So far, so good! Hardest thing I have ever done in my life, however. 3/19/09 transferred to Samaritan Keep NH in Watertown, NY closer to home. He passed peacefully at 5:18 am on April 14, 2009. I am handling it OK. 'Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you don't want to live without.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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