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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

    • 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 …
    • Parkinson and seizures

      Mood April 13, 2009 5:00pm

      Is anyone familiar with seizures?    My husband has been getting seizures off and on for the past few months.   The doctor feels that …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From helengrant Thursday

      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 Thursday

      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

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From bsbrm1 October 31

      Dear Benie -- Don't feel uncomfortable about going to the cemetery. Jimmy was cremated and as he was a cancer patient, we had discussed what he would want done with his ashes. He told me that he wanted to stay here in CA with me. He has 2 grown children from his 1st marriage. His son wanted the ashes buried and for him to have a tombstone -- the whole works. I knew it was against Jim's wishes, but I didn't want his son to be left out of the mix. I told his son if he wanted the tombstone, that was ok, but I didn't want anything to do with it. In my heart, I feel Jim is still here with me in CA. His ashes and "remains" may be buried out East, but his spirit and soul remains with me every single day. I believe he is still here watching over me and guiding me. That's just what I believe. Hugs to you, bsbrm/barbara

    • Hug

      From helengrant October 26

      HI,BENIE IHAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU .I AM FINDING IT VERY LONLY THE EVENINGS ARE THE HARDEST ..BUT WE BOTH DID OUR VERY BEST LOOKING AFTER OUR HUSBANDS ..I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH LOVE HELEN

    • Hug

      From Shrn October 22

      Sending you a hug and a thousand baskets of love to let you know you're cared about. Hope you['re doing well. Sharon

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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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