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mcfez
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I was just think how helpful it would had been to reach out for help, in my situation a while back. So I searched Google and am passing this to you.
Good luck with your Pop.
http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_message_boards_lwa...
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Sallysouth
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Yeah, it has been a challenge, to say the least.Thanks fez.I have already gone over that and many other sites seeking knowledge @ this nasty disease.I
have learned a lot.For now, all is good.He is happy, well looked after and enjoying life.My only concern is about when his disease progresses.We have
no idea how it will affect him, mentally or physically.For now, it is one day at a time.
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akshadow
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End of life considerations? From a post by the owner of the gallery in San Felipe
"Steve has been ill for a long time now and wanted not to be on life support, but here in Mexico it is against the law to remove the machines that are
keeping him alive. This is not either one of our wishes."
not pleasant choice but one you need to be ready for, it appears there is less chance after the care has started. So may want to be sure wishes are
known before the machines are used.
Ron San Felipe Oct, Nov. Feb. Mar. April. remainder in Juneau Ak
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Sallysouth
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Very interesting akshadow.Deffinatly something to look into.Thanks!
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by akshadow
...but here in Mexico it is against the law to remove the machines that are keeping him alive.
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Which is why most Mexicans prefer to pass on at home, in their own bed. Definitely the way I would want to go out...
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Skeet/Loreto
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Sally:
Being 80 years old this May and starting to suffer some of the "Ole Timers problems, I too thought about going back to Baja Sur to finish my years,
get out of other peoples way and Die when I am ready.
Know I could go to Loreto or Constitution and be assured that I would be left alone to Die as Pappa Murillo did several years ago.
However that being said I know that I have to think of those around me who give me so much Kindness and Pleaseure at this time in my Life. And Yes
sometimes they try to Help Too Much and Too Often but their Love is rewarding when I go to bed every nite.
I am one of those Nuts who beleives in the Supreme Being and I have had no fear of Dying since about 1963 when the Good Lord saved my Ass when I was
flying a Cessna 140 into the Clouds over the Pass between Livermore Calif. and San Carlos,Ca.
I would just say make sure your Father has someone with him when he goes and I feel real sure you will find some very Compassionate People in Baja.
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Barry A.
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Well said, Skeet, and I agree 100%.
Barry
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Skipjack Joe
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Thank for posting this valuable and much needed thread.
It really puts matters into perspective.
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Gypsy Jan
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FWIW, I Agree He Should Go Where He Wants
My mother was diagnosed in the mid-80's with colon cancer.
She decided not to undergo chemotherapy. She decided to go to Mexico for alternative treatments, including removal of metal fillings in her teeth and
the laetrile therapy popular at the time.
I took time off my employment to drive her down and back.
She also decided to relocate from Orange County to Central California, in Los Osos. (She had never lived there before, but she had friends who
encouraged her and watched over her.)
All of these changes made her happy and left her feeling in control of her journey and she died in piece after waiting for me to arrive and show her
the latest pictures of her only grandaughter.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Sallysouth
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My Father is surrounded by love.He has his "golden child",Juanita, my oldest daughter, who loves him and looks out for him, and my G-daughters,also
adore their G-grandpa, and of course, the nanny/housekeeper/Grandpa looker afterer.Something that you said, Jan, made me think.There is a woman,
friend of Mijas that is very knowledgable in the alternative way of medicine, so I am told.She has helped Dad with his Sciatic and also found out he
has a very high level of Mercury in his body, due to (so I was told) his many old fillings in his teeth!Jan, when your Moms' fillings were removed,
did it make a difference in her health ? Sweet story about your Mom and glad she went in a happy and peaceful way..
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Sallysouth
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Another questioh for Nomads.What would be the pros and cons of transffering Dads savings to Baja?If something happens to him down there and he needs
to medivac back here, would it be difficult to get the $$ back here for his care?
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mcfez
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I'd leave it in a debit card with B of A account from the USA
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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CaboMagic
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Hi Sally
Dont have any experience to draw upon regarding your dad .. insight offered by others id truly most informative ... another fantastic aspect of this
nomad community!
Sure seems your Dad is in a most loving & safe environment and thats a wonderful thing.
I would like to comment on the dinero question tho and hope this is useful for you.
Bank of America and Santander are 'sister' banks.
You can open a standard acct there at BofA and use it for accessing funds with no fees whatsoever. You can then control too how the $ is accessed.
Doesnt even cost anything to have the acct = most all banks charge something - but BofA does not- You can even open the acct online if you want.
Put yourself and maybe your daughter/s on the account so all of you get debit cards in your own name/s. Ask for duplicate cards (or wait a few weeks
and go into your local branch and say you inadvertantly cut up your card and they will issue a replacement, That way just in case anything did happen
you have a backup.
Then your daughter/s can access funds as needed from Santander branches in SLucas and/or SJose.. no fees no fuss just make sure they use the ATM that
belongs to that branch and not a freestanding one with the logos on it .. those charge fees ...
If you need to get the cards down to your daughter/s let me know - we can always ask a guest to bring it down ...
Call anytime if you want to .. really!
God bless ... Lori
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Sallysouth
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Wow Lori! Thanks so much for that info.You do know Mija, Juanita from the old El Fuerte days out of Loreto. Anyhow, I will check this out and it
sounds to be the best way to handle the $ situation.Actually, my Dad has a new bank card arriving here in about a week so maybe I can use your help in
getting it down to him.Right now the household at Juanita's is very ill , that nasty flu/head/cold /fever thing so nothing is being done right now.I
will contact you if need be and thanks so much for the kind offer.You and Tommy are the the real thing! Abrazos, Sally
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Sallysouth
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Bummer.My daughters whole family is very sick.I hope my Dad is ok as there is no one to take care of him.No calls, nothing.WTF??Any ideas as to get
someone to check on them/him??
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Sallysouth
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Well, I guess not then.Mija has her phone off, I have no other contacts.I really am worried.Is there anyone in the area that knows Juanita and can
check on them?Help!!Isn't this where Nomads come to help each other??
[Edited on 2-7-2011 by Sallysouth]
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Keri
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Sally try Lori at Cabo magic. She is really a great lady.I'm sure she will help if she is able or she can direct you to some one that can.k
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Baja Bernie
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Lori and Bajafun777
Both of you make wonderful sense on a most troubling situation.
Not slighting the rest of you...Lori always stands out and Baja Fun comes closest to my own thinking.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Sallysouth
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Thanks Lori and Keri! I FINALLY heard from Juanita and everyone is on the mend.Sometimes it is really hard when loved ones are so far away and ya
can't help them.(or talk to them!)Thanks Gals!!
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Sallysouth
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Not to leave anyone out,thanks to Tony, mcfez,bajafun, skipjack,skeet, akshadow,oladulce, slimshady, pescador and Shari.Of course Sara, and
bajagringo.All of your thoughts and comments mean a lot and there really is so much to take into consideration.You all have actually given me a little
piece of mind and left me with lots to ponder.Thank you all!!
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