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| Puttin' My Mom In A Home Tomorrow.; Feel like a Jerk..... | |
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| puli-one | Feb 8 2005, 06:25 PM Post #16 |
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You sure have our prayers, it is not a easy time, but your Mom will be well taken care of, and in a couple of days it will be easier on your Dad as well. I think the hard part is to get them to understand that they are being cared for, not secluded from the family. Unfortunately, no matter what anyone says, it doesn't get any easier, hang in there, you are being the loving son she always knew she had. |
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| tomdrobin | Feb 8 2005, 09:41 PM Post #17 |
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Pentax My 84 mother almost died from septic shock and stroke around the holidays, and spent 2 weeks in hospital. The discharge planner recommended we put her in a nursing home for rehab for a month. Unfortuneately the term "nursing home" doesn't set well with many seniors. And, she really resisted at first. I sat down and talked to her, and told her that even if she was in a home, I was going to be there for her on a daily basis, and making sure she received the proper care. On rather short notice I had to choose a home, and I think I did the right thing. I wasn't so concerned about the carpet or furnishings, but the attitude of the people. Mom's rehab has went well, and she is going home this coming Monday. What's really important, is not putting them away so you won't have to be bothered by them. But, putting them in a setting where they get 24 hour care, and then lending your support by visiting often and having a rapport with their care givers. It's been quite an experience for me, and an eye opener. You can't just throw people away because they have become disabled or incompetent. But, you can offer them kindness, support, and some quality of life in their remaining years. |
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| Little Kopit | Feb 8 2005, 11:11 PM Post #18 |
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Tom, That's a good report. Thank you for sharing. |
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