I got the backyard mowed before it got hot, so that’s a win! I still have more paint to strip off more bricks around the fireplace. I’m glad it’s a small area because it is not going easily.
We’re at the point that we’re looking to place my MiL in a board and care facility. We were hoping that she could stay in her home, but it’s come to the point where she needs 24/7 observation and that is beyond what she can afford for very long. It won’t be an easy move, but it’s not right to leave her alone at night when she gets anxious and confused.
Is she OK with that or has this just been a family discussion? It’s more than likely to be the correct solution and it is the best decision for her. But, been there, done that and in our case it was very difficult -- hope yours goes better.
My MiL is adamant that she wants to stay in her home. She is also adamant that she doesn’t need anyone checking up on her. let alone being with her 24/7 (or even 4/7). She’s started to exhibit signs of sundowning, but doesn’t remember anything the next day. As her doctor said, we have to treat her like a 5 year old. She didn’t get up until mid-afternoon today, so Mrs. Paddy will spend the night with her tonight.
Our hardest part was getting my father out of the house. Once he got settled, he seemed resigned to staying there and was more or less OK. I’m trying to remember now if my mother stayed there for more than a couple of weeks before dying. My father died 4 months later. It was a residential care facility recommended by a nurse friend of ours. A 4-5 bedroom house in a nice area. We also had a nurse come in to look at him at least twice a week as medical care wasn’t provided.
We’re looking at a similar setting. Mrs. Paddy and her sister will check out a few places next Tuesday. If we knew that she had less than 6 months, we could push for hospice care in her own home, but we don’t.
Happy Friday, GN. See? I knew what day it was without looking at a calendar. Win!
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Happy Friday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Sven!
I got the backyard mowed before it got hot, so that’s a win! I still have more paint to strip off more bricks around the fireplace. I’m glad it’s a small area because it is not going easily.
We’re at the point that we’re looking to place my MiL in a board and care facility. We were hoping that she could stay in her home, but it’s come to the point where she needs 24/7 observation and that is beyond what she can afford for very long. It won’t be an easy move, but it’s not right to leave her alone at night when she gets anxious and confused.
Is she OK with that or has this just been a family discussion? It’s more than likely to be the correct solution and it is the best decision for her. But, been there, done that and in our case it was very difficult -- hope yours goes better.
My MiL is adamant that she wants to stay in her home. She is also adamant that she doesn’t need anyone checking up on her. let alone being with her 24/7 (or even 4/7). She’s started to exhibit signs of sundowning, but doesn’t remember anything the next day. As her doctor said, we have to treat her like a 5 year old. She didn’t get up until mid-afternoon today, so Mrs. Paddy will spend the night with her tonight.
Our hardest part was getting my father out of the house. Once he got settled, he seemed resigned to staying there and was more or less OK. I’m trying to remember now if my mother stayed there for more than a couple of weeks before dying. My father died 4 months later. It was a residential care facility recommended by a nurse friend of ours. A 4-5 bedroom house in a nice area. We also had a nurse come in to look at him at least twice a week as medical care wasn’t provided.
We’re looking at a similar setting. Mrs. Paddy and her sister will check out a few places next Tuesday. If we knew that she had less than 6 months, we could push for hospice care in her own home, but we don’t.
I am so sorry you are both dealing with this.