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  • About Me

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    Benie

    Female, 69, Widowed
    NY, USA
    Member since January 6, 2007

    • About Me

      I recently became a widow. I still can't believe it. I will get into a support group to help me.

      I recently became a widow. I still can't believe it. I will get into a support group to help me.

    • Interests

      reading, dance, I love all kinds of animals especially my cute, muted calico cat.

      reading, dance, I love all kinds of animals especially my cute, muted calico cat.

  • Journal

    • Tomorrow is our 60th.

      Mood November 11, 2009 1:04pm

      Tomorrow will be our 60th Anniversary.  It is so sad that My Mike passed a month ago, just missing it.  Actually it should be 62 years …
    • Bereavement

      Mood October 5, 2009 3:52pm

      I'm wondering if there are some women who have recently had a husband who passed away.   I could use a support group. …
    • last days for Mike

      Mood September 21, 2009 5:50pm

      Hi to all my friends,  I thought you might want to know the update for my Mike in the NH.  He has been there over a year.   They …
    • stiff neck bent backwards

      Mood September 5, 2009 6:18pm

      Does anyone have your neck  frozen with your  head leaning back.?  If so, what do you take OR  …
    • confusion

      Mood July 3, 2009 7:25am

      Now my husband gets confused constantly.  Such as believing we have to meet someone, or go somewhere.  No clear days.   Do …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From Qute Today

      I am so sorry for your loss. The numbness might last a long time, but that is ok. There is no timeline for grieving and what ever you do is right for you. I am at three years of losing the two most important men in my life, my dad and my husband on the very same day. This is the first year that I even cleaned out one of my husbands dresser drawers. I wish I could wrap my arms around you and make everything better. Please know that you are not alone and many are praying for your strength and support. Cry a little and remember good times. Cry a little more and one day the numbness will begin to fade. Take care of yourself.

    • Sympathy

      From confusedlost Today

      I am new at this as well. My husband passed 8/23. I am sorry for you loss. this is a good place. HUGS

    • Hug

      From m9370 November 11

      I still have not opened the box. However I have the digital photos on the computer and sometimes I do lok at them and then get even sadder. But, at least then I cllick them off instead of walking by the ones in the frames when ever I go through a room. It will be 4 months on Sat, and some days are a bit easier but not all of them. With the holidays coming it will be rough his birthday is 12/19 and for the last few years we always did a cruise for his special day. We had one planned for this year. I try to not think about a;; of this too much. Take care.

    • Hug

      From helengrant November 5

      HI BENIE JUST GOT YOUR HUG ..MY DAUGHTER HAS JUST TOLD ME SHE HAS BOOKED FOR ME ,TO GO SANTA MONICA USA ,FOR XMAS IT WILL BE THE FIRST HOLIDAY I HAVE HAD FOR THREE YEARS IT WILL BE HARD WITHOUT HARRY ..BUT MY CHILDRENHAVE SAID I MUST GO ..A 12HRS FLIGHT BUT WE ARE GOING CLUB CLASS I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH GOOD KIDS HARRY WOULD HAVE BEEN SO VER PLEASED ...LOTS OF LOVE HELEN

    • Hug

      From helengrant November 5

      HI BENIE JUST GOT YOUR HUG ..MY DAUGHTER HAS JUST TOLD ME SHE HAS BOOKED FOR ME ,TO GO SANTA MONICA USA ,FOR XMAS IT WILL BE THE FIRST HOLIDAY I HAVE HAD FOR THREE YEARS IT WILL BE HARD WITHOUT HARRY ..BUT MY CHILDRENHAVE SAID I MUST GO ..A 12HRS FLIGHT BUT WE ARE GOING CLUB CLASS I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH GOOD KIDS HARRY WOULD HAVE BEEN SO VER PLEASED ...LOTS OF LOVE HELEN

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Parkinson's Disease

      I'm the caretaker for my husband who has had Parkinsons for 7 yrs. The worst part is his ridgitity, tremor in his one hand,getting out of bed or a chair now his speech is affected.

      Treatments

      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Yes, I find physical therapy helps with the stiffness. Rides the stationary bike and they apply moist heat and massage, twice a week.
      Sinemet Working / Worked
      Has been on it for a few years. So far so good.
    • Close Dementia

      I am a caregiver for my husband who has had Parkinson/ dementia for years Now it acts up at the end of the day when he is tired.. I feel like I am slowly losing him.

      Treatments

      Razadyne Working / Worked
      Works well
      Seroquel Not Working
    • Open Caregivers

      I am my husband's caregiver. He has mild dementia and Parkinsons.

    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      My husband gets very dizzy when just getting out of chair or even at times just standing. The ENT says he has vertigo. He has an appointment with a balance therapist who specializes in Vertigo. I know someone who was completely cured. Hope it works for my husband.

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