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Post by snowylynne on Jun 15, 2005 17:08:32 GMT -5
Body language can show that someone is in pain.An Alzheimer's patient may not be able to communicate pain to you. Lokk for these signs
Rubbing certain parts of body,slouched or bent poature,avoid sitting or standing.
Eyes that close tightly
Tears
Knitted eyebrows
Wrinkled forhead(grimacing)
groaning when moved
clenched fists
A stiffened upper or lower body that is held rigidly & moving slowly
Decreased activity level
Trouble sleeping
Poor appetite
I got this from the area of the aging in the mail today.
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Post by larayne on Dec 1, 2005 22:13:06 GMT -5
Just a question....maybe you know answer. Del has a new habit He constantly moves his toes up and down both feet at the same time and all the time. We have always kicked our shoes off the first we came in the house and went around in our stocking feet so this new tic or what ever is very noticable as it is constant. I have asked him if his feet hurt and he said no. He looks very content. Lara
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Post by snowylynne on Dec 2, 2005 6:25:23 GMT -5
Maybe It just feels good whn he does that.
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Post by lizbethann on Dec 2, 2005 11:28:13 GMT -5
My mom has done that from very early in her diagnosis. If she is anxious, they go faster. My cousin asked her if she thought she was the energizer bunny. Have no idea if it is part of the disease. I just thought is was mom's thing since she has always preferred being barefoot to shoes.
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Post by snowylynne on Dec 2, 2005 15:32:19 GMT -5
I prefer barefoot too.
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Post by alice on Dec 3, 2005 1:01:13 GMT -5
Lara
Maybe this movement of the toes brings some comfort to your husband.
I would rub them with lotion a couple of times a day to see if that brings relief in case he is feeling some discomfort. Jerry loved to have his feet and legs rubbed with lotion.
In the later stage the skin becomes very thin so you have to be gentle and perhaps a soft patting works better so you don't tear the skin of your loved one.
He was also put on extra strength Tylenol 3 XS a day as a comfort measure.
I too am a barefoot gal.
HUGS
alice
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Post by norbert1 on Jun 19, 2006 9:21:02 GMT -5
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Post by ridzene on Sept 12, 2006 20:10:39 GMT -5
on the top for Filomena
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Post by janag on Sept 12, 2006 20:54:11 GMT -5
Thank you for posting this again. My momma has most of the signs. I was afraid her arthritis was bad, I hope that's all it is. I had stopped the tylenol and ibuprofin, but will add it to her daily medicine.
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Post by treetp on Sept 17, 2006 6:34:21 GMT -5
Amen, Norbert! Pain management was my biggest complaint as an Oncology Nurse. Drs were afraid of addiction, and I say , who cares at the end stage! The worst is that they pass this on to the older generation who think being "stoic" is a good thing--not.
I used to offer the pain medication if the patient did not request it---sometimes that made it easier for them to accept. Gladness
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Post by ridzene on Sept 25, 2006 10:59:52 GMT -5
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Post by Stinky on Dec 1, 2006 21:13:27 GMT -5
SnowyLynne,
Thanks for this informative post. I was able to share this info yesterday and because of the info, I know of one very special lady that is in less pain tonight and hopefully sleeping better right now.
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Post by ridzene on May 17, 2009 10:03:13 GMT -5
on the top for Linda
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I am no longer able to hold your hand my beloved but I cherish the remembrance of your hand in mine...and the wonderful person that touched so many lives with joy. : ) 
