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 Author Thread: Caring for our parents......
 hungarianprincess
Joined: 6/17/2006
Msg: 35 (view)
 
Caring for our parents......
Posted: 10/6/2007 11:21:18 AM
My mother is currently in an ALF as she is insulin dependent diabetic, quadruple bypass, legally blind and a breast cancer survivor. I had her with me for 15 years. I am bringing her back home for several reasons. She enjoyed the company of people her own age, but missed the daily interactions with family. Her sugar levels have been out of control, and unlike the staff at the ALF, I can argue with the doctor over her care, but they have to follow orders strictly. I felt a lot of guilt at first in placing her. In deciding to bring her back home, I told her we have to have help come in, for cleaning, healthcare, etc. If she refuses, I will place her into another facility, as I cannot do it all alone. In addition to watching her, I babysit for my two grandsons, ages 2 years and 3 months, and work full time, at home, on a computer. You have to review your parents' needs with them, yet not compromise your own life, or those of others you love. My mother and I spoke of this, and she did not realize how much stress doing everything on my own caused me. If you do place your parents into an ALF or nursing home, check it out thoroughly, and keep on top of their health. Do not visit at set times, but be random, and become familiar with the staff. Our parents need advocates, and in the case of my mother, I am hers. It is a hard decision, but one we have to make whether for our parents, or ourselves one day....
 hungarianprincess
Joined: 6/17/2006
Msg: 331 (view)
 
Long hair on older women
Posted: 4/11/2007 7:56:57 AM
I have hair that is below shoulder length, and keep it so by my choice and preferencef. It enables me to be a chameleon, changing with situations and styles. If it is a hot day, put it up, in a ponytail, whatever the mood. Putting it up doesn't have to give it the "granny look" if you are creative with French braids, twists, or even a "Pebbles" look. In cooler weather, it is mostly down. Short hair limits what you can do. Why be limited in your choices? Like other things, however, it has to be properly maintained. There is nothing worse than hair that is long, ratty looking and worn, on a man or woman. Ladies, take pride in yourself, pamper your hair and spend the time and maintenance it needs, long or short. It is a nice feeling when a man reaches over to caress your locks, and you know it feels good and looks good. But on the flip side - what is with the bald heads, shaving and crew cuts we see too often on men? I want to run my fingers through a nice head of hair - what is good for the gander is good for the goose!
 hungarianprincess
Joined: 6/17/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
NorthPort/PortCharlotte/Sarasota Get Together Nov 4, 2006
Posted: 10/22/2006 5:19:43 PM
Hey ladies and gents - I am one of the newer kids on the block. I was at the last gathering, and will join everyone again, and look forward to it.
 
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