Monday, my Dad passed away

[Guest guest]

I haven't posted much on this site, but have learned a great deal from all the

other postings. I wanted to tell you that my Dad, who was 83 yrs old, passed

away Monday evening about 8:30pm. He had completely quit eating the previous

Friday and we had not been able to get any food or liquids down by mouth.

We kept his mouth from drying out as much as possible with the sponge swabs, and

placed oxygen on him. I'm thankful that he did not have to suffer longer, due to

his diabetes. I have a feeling he died due to aspiration pneumonia and a

possible kidney infection due to his decreased output of his kidneys.

The dementia medications that helped him were Aricept, Namenda, Seraquil,Zoloft

(antidepressant)and Klonapin. We had his visitation this evening and his funeral

will be tomorrow afternoon. I probably will be looking in on the group from time

to time to see if I might be able to assist someone else. Thank you for all of

your posts that have helped my mother and myself be able to take adequate care

of him.

s, RN, daughter of Ralph, 83 yrs old, LBD for 6-7 years.

[Guest guest]

God Bless and grant Peace to all.

 

Jeff 

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first

place. " ~ Unknown

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>To: LBDcaregivers

>Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:06 AM

>Subject: Monday, my Dad passed away

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>I haven't posted much on this site, but have learned a great deal from all the

other postings. I wanted to tell you that my Dad, who was 83 yrs old, passed

away Monday evening about 8:30pm. He had completely quit eating the previous

Friday and we had not been able to get any food or liquids down by mouth.

>

>We kept his mouth from drying out as much as possible with the sponge swabs,

and placed oxygen on him. I'm thankful that he did not have to suffer longer,

due to his diabetes. I have a feeling he died due to aspiration pneumonia and a

possible kidney infection due to his decreased output of his kidneys.

>

>The dementia medications that helped him were Aricept, Namenda, Seraquil,Zoloft

(antidepressant)and Klonapin. We had his visitation this evening and his funeral

will be tomorrow afternoon. I probably will be looking in on the group from time

to time to see if I might be able to assist someone else. Thank you for all of

your posts that have helped my mother and myself be able to take adequate care

of him.

>

> s, RN, daughter of Ralph, 83 yrs old, LBD for 6-7 years.

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[Guest guest]

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My condolences on your loss.

Robin

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> I haven't posted much on this site, but have learned a great deal from all the

other postings. I wanted to tell you that my Dad, who was 83 yrs old, passed

away Monday evening about 8:30pm. He had completely quit eating the previous

Friday and we had not been able to get any food or liquids down by mouth.

>

> We kept his mouth from drying out as much as possible with the sponge swabs,

and placed oxygen on him. I'm thankful that he did not have to suffer longer,

due to his diabetes. I have a feeling he died due to aspiration pneumonia and a

possible kidney infection due to his decreased output of his kidneys.

>

> The dementia medications that helped him were Aricept, Namenda,

Seraquil,Zoloft (antidepressant)and Klonapin. We had his visitation this evening

and his funeral will be tomorrow afternoon. I probably will be looking in on the

group from time to time to see if I might be able to assist someone else. Thank

you for all of your posts that have helped my mother and myself be able to take

adequate care of him.

>

> s, RN, daughter of Ralph, 83 yrs old, LBD for 6-7 years.

>

[Guest guest]

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My condolences on the passing of your father. Sending you and your family much

strength.

Courage

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Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:06 AM

To: LBDcaregivers

Subject: Monday, my Dad passed away

I haven't posted much on this site, but have learned a great deal from all the

other postings. I wanted to tell you that my Dad, who was 83 yrs old, passed

away Monday evening about 8:30pm. He had completely quit eating the previous

Friday and we had not been able to get any food or liquids down by mouth.

We kept his mouth from drying out as much as possible with the sponge swabs, and

placed oxygen on him. I'm thankful that he did not have to suffer longer, due to

his diabetes. I have a feeling he died due to aspiration pneumonia and a

possible kidney infection due to his decreased output of his kidneys.

The dementia medications that helped him were Aricept, Namenda, Seraquil,Zoloft

(antidepressant)and Klonapin. We had his visitation this evening and his funeral

will be tomorrow afternoon. I probably will be looking in on the group from time

to time to see if I might be able to assist someone else. Thank you for all of

your posts that have helped my mother and myself be able to take adequate care

of him.

s, RN, daughter of Ralph, 83 yrs old, LBD for 6-7 years.

[Guest guest]

: My condolences on the passing of your father. This group of people

have been very helpful to me. I am glad that they were helpful to you and

your family. Vivian

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> My condolences on the passing of your father. Sending you and your family

> much strength.

> Courage

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> From:

> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:06 AM

> To: LBDcaregivers

> Subject: Monday, my Dad passed away

>

> I haven't posted much on this site, but have learned a great deal from all

> the other postings. I wanted to tell you that my Dad, who was 83 yrs old,

> passed away Monday evening about 8:30pm. He had completely quit eating the

> previous Friday and we had not been able to get any food or liquids down by

> mouth.

>

> We kept his mouth from drying out as much as possible with the sponge

> swabs, and placed oxygen on him. I'm thankful that he did not have to

> suffer longer, due to his diabetes. I have a feeling he died due to

> aspiration pneumonia and a possible kidney infection due to his decreased

> output of his kidneys.

>

> The dementia medications that helped him were Aricept, Namenda,

> Seraquil,Zoloft (antidepressant)and Klonapin. We had his visitation this

> evening and his funeral will be tomorrow afternoon. I probably will be

> looking in on the group from time to time to see if I might be able to

> assist someone else. Thank you for all of your posts that have helped my

> mother and myself be able to take adequate care of him.

>

> s, RN, daughter of Ralph, 83 yrs old, LBD for 6-7 years.

>

>

[Guest guest]

: So sorry to learn of your father's death. I am glad that the LBD

group has helped you and brought you some understanding and comfort. God

Bless you all. 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.