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2007

Please pray for and visit the following if possible:

People to Pray for and Visit:

Family and Friends Out of State:

Farag Tawil passed away Jan 26, 2007 of stomach cancer.   May his memory be eternal.  Tagreed Tawil ("Gidge") and the family, Hindy Mokhiber's sister, needs your prayers. 

At Home:

Lorraine Bialik 

 Irene Kargatis

 Robert Fadel 

 Eleanor Kinan

 Raymond Fadel

In Nursing Homes:

 Ethel Anthony ( Schoellkopf Health Center , 621 – 10th Ave. , NF, 14301)

 Michael Bobick ( Schoellkopf Health Center , 621 – 10th Ave. , NF, 14301)

 Bonnie Haick (Our Lady of Peace, 5385 Lewiston Rd , Lewiston 14092 )

 Agnes Fadel (Our Lady of Peace, 5385 Lewiston Rd , Lewiston 14092 )

Suggestions for visiting people with dementia:  Bring pictures to remind them they are not alone and you love them.  Talk to them about the old times, usually they will remember the old days more than current events.  Talk to them about what's going on in your life, they will listen with interest.  When you are visiting them in the nursing home, take them around.  Bring CD of music they like and play it for them (nursing home usually have one on hand so that both of you can enjoy it while you are there to visit).

Sensory stimulation is very important when they are incapacitated or unable to express themselves. 

If they become upset, change the subject or just hold their hand.

Being a caregiver can become very challenging, just remember not to take things too seriously.  If you have to repeat yourself, take it in stride, change the subject or start another activity to distract them from the confusion. 

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or just want to talk. 

Judith Mokhiber

716-745-1480 home

 

 

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 02:21PM by Registered CommenterJ. Mokhiber | Comments2 Comments

Reader Comments (2)

If you have loved one who has beginning of dementia, gentle reminders with post it notes is a great idea that works. Put the post it notes where they will see it. Understanding their past patterns of behavior will give you good idea where to put the post it notes. Begining of the day, where do they spend the most time or what they do first is a good place to put the post it notes. Begining dementia can become very depressing for them, don't let them get depressed. Laugh and tell jokes as much as possible. Do things that will make them happy.
For the elderly, dignity is very important, if they are still driving, keep your neighbors informed, places both of you go most often like stores, banks, etc. so that they can watch over them for you. Remember to have a card or note in their pockets with your name and phone number.
November 17, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterJudith Mokhiber
Happy Easter to all God's good people.

To the others, may the devil be slow of hand!

What happened to the prayer call for Eilane (Elaine) B.?

Is she well now or has she passed on?
April 7, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterTruthTeller

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