tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post1553908196769877692..comments2024-03-28T18:16:48.639+05:30Comments on MY TAKE; doses of Wild YAM : Menoweryglowery; It Is What It IsYamini MacLeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-66398678516685372922020-01-24T03:16:14.344+05:302020-01-24T03:16:14.344+05:30Oh, Bonnyland sister YAM, do my 3 sisters and I un...Oh, Bonnyland sister YAM, do my 3 sisters and I understand this. My Mom lived to be 96 + 5 months. She was a mother by 17, then at 21, 27, and 35. Three of her four daughters were old women ourselves attempting to care for her, our families and ourselves. Youngest still had her last child at home or in college till just one year before Mom died. At 87 we convinced her to move to an independent community living situation. House cleaners, meals at the cafeteria or delivered to the apartment and on call assistance if needed. Our youngest sister lived nearby and Mom kept her pretty busy with the "I need's". That sort of worked until her hip replacement at 94. At that point she 'agreed', sort of, to go to assisted living. The last month was hospital and full care nursing home. It is hard. My prayers are with you, your siblings and of course your dad. Patience and determination and honesty. namaste. janice, xx Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359355308140058671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-59057035017068395552020-01-24T02:07:01.807+05:302020-01-24T02:07:01.807+05:30Being a caregiver is not an easy job. You need to...Being a caregiver is not an easy job. You need to regroup every once in awhile too or at least try to. Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-5966799261647880452020-01-23T18:28:06.622+05:302020-01-23T18:28:06.622+05:30Oh, Yam, I hear you.
When JB had his surgery in 2...Oh, Yam, I hear you. <br />When JB had his surgery in 2014, I felt so trapped, tired, and the like. Lately, with his cough going on since Nov. 15, I am so tired. Not just tired, but irritable. My usual morning routine of quiet has been lost. I don't want him out, as it increases his cough and he keeps overdoing it. <br />It is important to vent and reflect. We are here for you! xxJenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-46639171445788613912020-01-23T14:42:09.522+05:302020-01-23T14:42:09.522+05:30Hi Yam - I feel for you ... but venting here is fi...Hi Yam - I feel for you ... but venting here is fine - it's what we need ... just do what you need to do - you're the important one at the moment ... we'll be around: rest up and do what's good for your health ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-6079265988620185752020-01-23T12:51:44.951+05:302020-01-23T12:51:44.951+05:30hugs to you... sometimes we need the help of a pro...hugs to you... sometimes we need the help of a pro when we see we can no longer walk that way alone....easyweimaranerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377003995063754713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-64928578887670701472020-01-23T06:25:40.510+05:302020-01-23T06:25:40.510+05:30I have at least some idea of what a rough time thi...I have at least some idea of what a rough time this is for you. It is beyond critical that you allow yourself to recharge during your times off from caregiving so that you have the mental and physical outlook to be able to help when you are needed. I do hope that a personal assistant is in the future. It will ease things for every one of you. Hugs and love to you.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-55182960255690571272020-01-23T05:05:55.341+05:302020-01-23T05:05:55.341+05:30You certainly are entitled to your down time after...You certainly are entitled to your down time after your stint of helping your dad. It's never easy as our parents age and they require more help. We hope you can find a balance that helps keep you as healthy as possible too. Millie & Walter are keeping their paws crossed for all of your family.Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-32211750104456682992020-01-23T01:43:47.981+05:302020-01-23T01:43:47.981+05:30Hari OM
The OT visited last week, it seems, and so...Hari OM<br />The OT visited last week, it seems, and some further recommendations have been placed (hospital bed and bars and such), but it was also pointed out that as things were fairly urgent, we ought to just be organising bathroom refurbs and personal cares ourselves... it just takes dad to agree to getting quotes for works and to having a 'bought in' personal assistant rather than running his two elder daughters down to stubbs!!! Hey ho... YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-71699712325708454422020-01-23T01:12:50.926+05:302020-01-23T01:12:50.926+05:30Gail said it perfectly....
Mama had Lewy's Bod...Gail said it perfectly....<br />Mama had Lewy's Body Dementia,a form of P.D. so I understand the effort involved. And I might add sometimes Dads can be a bit hard to deal with as they must learn to accept help graciously. <br /><br />Care giving is hard and the caregiver must take her free time to rejuvenate her battery.<br />Sending lots of prayers for this extended stay in Edinburgh.<br />CeciliaMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-27974686114629732092020-01-23T00:25:40.622+05:302020-01-23T00:25:40.622+05:30Caring (especially for a full grown elderly man su...Caring (especially for a full grown elderly man suffering from Parkinson's) would be physically as well as mentally taxing for someone with none of the health issues that you've so successfully coped with over the years. You don't need my permission for episodes of rest and 'self care' but I'm gong to give it anyway! I do wonder if any progress is being made to bring in reinforcements on the care front in Edinburgh?<br />Bertie and I are anyway sending you love and hugs from balmy Aberdeen, Gail. WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.com