tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post9162301136422655999..comments2023-11-07T07:22:48.414-06:00Comments on Being BetteJo: Ever have one of those days . . .BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-39546905315289454712009-07-14T20:19:27.322-05:002009-07-14T20:19:27.322-05:00I don't know how old your Mother is, but if sh...I don't know how old your Mother is, but if she breaks a bone, it will be really difficult for her to recover.<br><br>My mother was 87, broke her leg, and she seemed fine, but the doctor told us she won't recover from this. I didn't believe it, but sure enough, six weeks later she passsed away. The trauma is just too much for their bodies at that age.<br><br>I hope you can avoid this with your Mother, I don't mean to scare you, but I believe knowledge is power. Good luck to you!all the latest in heavensvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537520171920864097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-34745696481456470582009-07-12T13:08:24.569-05:002009-07-12T13:08:24.569-05:00Diane - I don't envy your position, sounds lik...Diane - I don't envy your position, sounds like the other siblings need a good swift kick to take their turns!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-47860630412719401112009-07-12T11:30:18.955-05:002009-07-12T11:30:18.955-05:00It's the most worrying thing when your parents...It's the most worrying thing when your parents get to be unable to care for themselves - I've been there and I know how traumatic it is.<br><br>Sadly both my parents have passed away now but we had several years of worry.<br><br>I wish you well in whatever you decide to do.Lady Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950585926431895778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-57870991119511752762009-07-09T06:39:28.055-05:002009-07-09T06:39:28.055-05:00Is it possible to find someone to drop by the hous...Is it possible to find someone to drop by the house on a regular basis - a cleaner or even a carer for instance? That way Mum can stay where she is and there are extra eyes watching out for her.The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-61678721103337831612009-07-09T00:30:00.967-05:002009-07-09T00:30:00.967-05:00Some days there's just nothing else that will ...Some days there's just nothing else that will help but a Baby Ruth. Man that picture is making me want to get dressed and drive to the grocery store to buy one. Good thing my laziness is stronger than my desire for chocolate tonight - but not by much!<br><br>Sorry about your mom. I worry about mine as well.Cynthia at A Shimmy in My Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01919602864472218776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-80880627253224159062009-07-08T21:56:52.317-05:002009-07-08T21:56:52.317-05:00My MIL lives with us and has some sort of dementia...My MIL lives with us and has some sort of dementia,its like living with a little child that makes dirty mess's everywhere and I AM talking gross dirty mess's ok.<br>4 siblings in that family, all are in denial except my hubby of course he knows how she is ,the other 3 all live out of town and to them Mom is just fine,older yes but just fine.HA!! <br>I invite them to come clean when Mom is done (bathroom) then insists she helps with a meal((I think not))She has a bath maybe once every 2-3 months.<br>Its not easy getting older with dignity intact.<br>But I will tell you this its not easy on me and I am not happy I cleaned many a poopy diaper for my kids long gone and grown, I dont want to do it now.And after all I am only the lowly daughter in law.<br>Yes we have to address it sooner than later.Hubby and I have no life outside the house because we have to keep her in mind for everything.its like having an 89 year old baby who insists she can take care of herself...... yeah right....<br>Eat lettuce leaves sounds like its gonna be a long one for you.....Diane of Crafty Passionshttp://dianobe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com