A week ago today I moved my Mom to a Catholic skilled nursing facility. Some of you may have read my previous posts and this move was appropriate and necessary at this time for my Mother. I knew moving Mom would be difficult and the transition would take some time. What I didn't realize was how difficult it would be for me to... Read more
It has been quite some now since I believe my Mom really understands that I am her daughter. I do believe I am someone she knows will visit her daily (unless I am out of town). I feel she is comfortable and feels safe with me and knows I will help her with daily living tasks, show her patience, kindness and... Read more
I am moving my Mom into a skilled nursing facility in two weeks. The last two years Mom has been living in an Intermediate Care Facility and has progressed with her disease significantly. After experiencing many, many issues, some very serious with safety and medication administration, I feel it is no longer an option for my Mom... Read more
One of my sisters (a social worker) hotlined the State in regard to the nursing home where my Mother lives. We have already talked to the acting Director of this facility, the nursing director several times and manager of the Alzhemer's/dimentia unit but continue to get "yes, we understand" and issues continue to develop almost on a daily basis. ... Read more
I spend sometimes upwards of 6 hours per day with my Mom who is living in a nursing home on the alzheimer's/dimentia unit. I am one of 6 siblings and have had almost no support or help from any of them. Oh yes, everyone has their opinions and finds reasons to blame me for everything, complain about the costs of Mom's care and the home... Read more
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