We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
*More positive vibes daily chat**17th March
Comments
-
Don't go, Toto!
Mum still hasn't rang, but I have applied to about 6 jobs, at least 6, could be more, was just like 'Apply, apply, apply'Not an expert, but I try and contribute and I'll always listen. Middle child of middle child parents. I drink way too much coffee.
Debt Free Date: March 20130 -
Toto, you seem really down...please dont go:o
Well, the nurse has been out to do a memory loss assessment on MIL and it seems that the range of memory loss she has is actually normal for her age (71) and not of "concern" to them.
It looks as though we are just going to have to put measures in place to help her remember things.
Dont know if I am pleased or even more concerned.
I am delighted it's not Alzheimers though:TBut these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.0 -
well done rubes!I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....(it's part of my charm!)0
-
Toto, you seem really down...please dont go:o
Well, the nurse has been out to do a memory loss assessment on MIL and it seems that the range of memory loss she has is actually normal for her age (71) and not of "concern" to them.
It looks as though we are just going to have to put measures in place to help her remember things.
Dont know if I am pleased or even more concerned.
I am delighted it's not Alzheimers though:T
och that's great news Louise, really it is.... and i'm sure with your support she'll manage well.......I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....(it's part of my charm!)0 -
As you say Louise it must be difficult to know wether to be pleased or not.
What kind of measures can you put in place to help her remember then?I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
My memory is really terrible now, and i don't want to make light of your MIL's situation at all, but i really worry what i will be like when i'm older....
i forget things like the age of my brothers n sister and pets, i can't recall conversations from a few months ago, i have very few memories of when i was little (only have notional memories of those things in photos, but it's more an image than a memory)......
short term is poor too, i put toast on and forget it... i am bad...
i suppose specialist might be able to advise on some kinds of coping/management mechanisms for her, do you have to go back Louise?
it sucks that you have to be the one doing all the worrying though Lou... you need to get her own kids involved too as well as you and Mike... you shouldn't bear the brunt of itI'm just a seething mass of contradictions....(it's part of my charm!)0 -
As you say Louise it must be difficult to know wether to be pleased or not.
What kind of measures can you put in place to help her remember then?
Well there are lots of things, we have been given a list.
Carry a notebook around at all times (which I have suggested but she ignored)
Buy a wipe clean notice board for her to write appointments on
Keep a drawer/box for important things that she needs daily
Problem is that we both work and MIL doesnt live on our doorstep and by her choice she has no friends who visit, and this might sound really horrible but I dont get on with her and never have..............
Guess its our duty to care for her though.But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.0 -
That is good news Lou.
Memory is a strange thing as you get older. Does she accept that she forgets things? If so you are halfway there and can put things in place to help.
My mother will not accept that she forgets things we have told her - where I am going etc (at my age !). She turns really nasty when we say we have told her and insists that we are wrong. :mad:
(Still not told her about Manchester!).0 -
Whats memory
i can't remember owt:eek: PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
DFD 5/1/16Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying
. Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & 
for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
xx0 -
And Im sorry if I bore the t!ts off you with my talk about my kids...and running...and food.
I hearby shall stop.
Tot-sweetheart. Please don't go. I hope Amber gets better soon, it must be very hard work for you hunny xxxx
Well....nothing much else to say! lolEmpty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards