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Originally Posted by Tammie M
AnMrsDe, it is hard to watch our parents age. It is hard to watch them develop dementia and physical problems. I hope your mom heals quickly.
My sisters and I just moved my mom into assisted living. She was in independent living and was resistant about transitioning into AL. She was not renewing her prescriptions and then we discovered she was actually forgetting to take her medicine so we were able to convince her that she could remain more independent but get help in managing her medicine in AL. It was very challenging to find a place that would give her the balance of independence and assistance that she needs. My FIL lives near us and his health is declining rapidly. His heart is working far below full capacity. He is stubbornly determined to maintain his independence and wants to age at home. He is still driving and fears having to give up those car keys. He will be 88 in a few months. He also has had a few falls.
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I know, right? Thanks so much for the well wishes for my mom!
Sounds like your mom is in a similar situation and that the independency that they relied on all these years is needing an “adjustment!” My mom is really good about taking their meds but since her leg issue (which is better and she’s starting therapy), it just seems like she is relying more on us. The new healthcare caregiver is starting Tuesday.
I will still get their groceries for them so certain things aren’t changing but it will relieve other chores for us if she can tackle those.// Ah, the car keys!! My mom had to hide the keys from my dad as he would want to get in the van and go (mind you, he hasn’t renewed his license for about 5 years
) but he thought he could still drive! My mom didn’t get hers renewed just this past year. (I repeatedly told her why should she if she has 2 chauffeurs who are willing to drive them anywhere?? They are 91 & 92). At least she doesn’t mind giving that up. Best wishes to your family!