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Dear Pied,

Given the way your Mum is now, and that you are picking up on her tiny changes in breathing, and ready to ask for pain relief if you feel it is necessary, she will remain peaceful.
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Dear Pied,

And so dawns a new day....

You are so right, this is a very special time. It is a time we dread, and wonder how we will cope - how on earth do we know what this will be like, how...

Dear Gill,

I hope today goes well, and that your strength and love for your dad carries you through it.

I never said goodbye to my mum, it was always "a bientot" - bye for now....

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Goodnight Pied, Pied's Sis and Pied's Mum - wishing you all a calm and peaceful night, and the strength to cope with tomorrow. Xxx

Thinking of you and your Mum xxx

I think stress and worrying might be to blame for you being out of sorts, and not your normal self. This is not a "normal" situation, if you know what I mean, clumsily put.

Maybe being with your...

Dear Pied,

Sending you strength, and your mum peace.

I'm so sorry that you've had so many battles that you really shouldn't have to be fighting at this time.

Thinking of you all xxx

Dear Linbrusco,

So glad to hear that you and your sister have managed to sort things out amicably - and that you continue to find a way together through the challenges of your mum's dementia.

A...

Dear Pied,

You seem to have had another poor night's sleep again...

I do hope your mum remains peaceful today, and that your run-in with the nurse has paid off in terms of a bit more thought...

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Hello Pied,

Sorry to hear about your mum being unwell - and you're obviously worrying in these wee small hours, understandably.

Just hope you get some sleep so that you can cope with tomorrow...

Dear Carole,

What a nightmare story this has been over these recent weeks - your poor mum, and poor you.

Perhaps also be reassured that whilst the hospital might be wanting the bed back, no...

I'm ticking along ok for now, thank you Kassy.

Just approaching the 2nd anniversary of losing my Mum, and this time of year is so poignant and painful as it has always been this time that holds...

Dear Linbrusco,

To be honest, I don't think this is really about you; in that your sister's unhappiness is being directed at you, but is actually about what is happening to your mum and losing her...

Hello Kassy,

I think Turbo has summarised the events of the last few years for you pretty succinctly - so much trauma, so many stresses - no wonder you are struggling.

At least if there is a...

Dear Rita,

So very sorry to hear your sad news about your daughter - I'm sure you are devastated, and no doubt feeling overwhelmed with every aspect of what this means to you all as a family.
...

Dear PaulC,

Welcome, but sorry that your dad's problems have meant finding this forum.

In the Tearoom section there is an ongoing thread called the "Wideawake Club", where those unable to sleep...

I hope the information from the solicitor helps you to clarify what steps to take next.

The 7 year house transfer issue is a bit of a red herring in terms of paying for care or otherwise - it only...

Dear Gill,

I am sorry to hear your news about your Dad, but pleased for you all that he was peaceful.

And after your despair and fears in your last thread that it has been such a special time...

Dear Susan1981,

Welcome to the Forum, but I'm sorry that your worries about your mum have led you here - also that you haven't had a reply yet.

It may be that being with your mum more than...

Dear Hengell,

Unfortunately, by taking over the ownership of your mother's house you have ended up with more problems - if she had retained the ownership, there would be an asset to sell to fund...

Dear Hengell,

The issue with regard to the house and the 7 year rule is to do with Inheritance Tax (IHT); tax payable on a person's assets as valued when they die. Here is a link to the HMRC...

Dear Gill,

Somehow you do manage to find some inner resource that helps you cope although it's the time you most dread, and something you are never ready for.

Sending you strength, and peace...

Dear Il Gufo,

My mum too had so much insight, and it was painful for us both.

But at the same time, it did also mean that we were fortunate enough to recognise what it was, and it allowed us to...

Unfortunately it also seems that OTs/Physios are equally a mixed bunch when it comes to dealing with someone with dementia.

The PWD isn't necessarily going to understand what is being asked of...