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Originally Posted by A930Rocket
Mom is looking good, Baz.
Thanks everyone. A routine is really key, but we’ve had to change facilities twice in a short period of time, with another one coming up.
With me being six hours away, I can only rely on my three siblings, who live nearby. Unfortunately, one has MS and is limited to what she can do. My younger sister is a well meaning idiot, who screws up all of our plans. So it falls on my brother and my shoulders to get things done and take care of her.
I just don’t know what to do when the dementia gets so bad, nobody wants to take care of her, without turning into a zombie.
This is why Ms. Rocket and myself have alternate plans. I don’t want to live like that and be a burden to our kids.
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Thanks Rocket....will pass your compliment along to Mom.
Having the right FAMILY member(s) nearby is VERY important!
I have two older brothers - but they are worthless. Fortunately Mom has me living 10 minutes away.
I hope your brother cares enough about his Mom as I do mine. It really does make a HUGE difference.
FWIW - most of the folks in the assisted living profession understand that they are going to get some difficult personalities. It's a challenging situation for all, but that's why they get paid and that's what they signed up for. I hope that helps at her next stop.
I'm sorry you are having to do this long distance. I really feel for you. God bless to you and yours!
I'll let you know about the meds....