JMH
Active member
- Joined
- Jun 11, 2006
- Messages
- 42
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Country
- CA
- State
- Manitoba
- City
- The Pas
Just got back from spending 4 weeks with Dad. He's really having difficulty talking now so I am thinking it's time to start alternative ways of communicating.
His doctor has prescribed oxygen for dad. He has had a couple of chest infections and was diagnosed with COPD a couple of years ago. Can someone tell me what the difference is between having a BiPap (as I've seen in the forum so often) and using oxygen? Many things are so new - it might be a dumb question but....
Also, at times I wonder if Dad's mind is affected by the ALS or whether his absentmindedness is just age related. I know ill health and stress affects the way a person makes decisions. I just wanted some input from others with more experience. Sometimes he doesn't remember talking about a subject from the day before. It scares me because I am looking after his affairs and want to honor his wishes but I don't want to jump the gun on issues that are important to him. I worry because he will decide something one day and when I double check the next he changes his mind. Any advice?
JMH
His doctor has prescribed oxygen for dad. He has had a couple of chest infections and was diagnosed with COPD a couple of years ago. Can someone tell me what the difference is between having a BiPap (as I've seen in the forum so often) and using oxygen? Many things are so new - it might be a dumb question but....
Also, at times I wonder if Dad's mind is affected by the ALS or whether his absentmindedness is just age related. I know ill health and stress affects the way a person makes decisions. I just wanted some input from others with more experience. Sometimes he doesn't remember talking about a subject from the day before. It scares me because I am looking after his affairs and want to honor his wishes but I don't want to jump the gun on issues that are important to him. I worry because he will decide something one day and when I double check the next he changes his mind. Any advice?
JMH