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My mother would say things like that all the time. Who wouldn't want to be able to 'do' things they were able to do before? Why not be positive and try to reassure them that if they "eat well and take care of themselves" that perhaps they might be able to? HOPE springs eternal.
My mother had Alzheimer's, hadn' t driven in almost a decade, but would always say how we were going to go on a road trip "soon" . We would sit and plan where we would go, and how long we would be on the 'road'.
I sure hope someone else helps me 'pretend' to be able to do things I used to do when I get older.
I wish I could answer that question however, I would be asking the same quesion..My Mom has had a stroke not a major one but the Dr tells her she needs 24/7 supervision. Her balance is off and she could fall again. She keeps saying, I wish I could get these legs working so I can drive my car...Mom hasn't driven in over a year and is 85 years old. She makes me crazy!! Hope someone has the answer for us???
Your situations are tough. None of us want to accept the fact we cannot do what we did when our bodies were able. I work with ederly people and their families daily. It seems like its tougher on the families.
Have either of you checked into a Home Health agency that can visit with mom or dad? These companies sometimes can take mom and dad to senior centers for activities. Even some ot the Senior centers have transpo. This way they can be around people their own age and see how they deal with issues related to aging.
In regards to being positive..I am! I tell her all the time that she is doing better each day. I have to have a belt around her when walking with her and she is in a hospital bed. When she gets up out of bed she sometimes falls back because of her balance situation. I tell her Mom, you did great! This time you held your legs together and pushed off the mattress like the therapist tells you. You are getting to a point that you are just doing it without thinking and that is great! However, I am doing this alone and I am with her 24/7 and it is hard not to feel overwhelmed!!!!!
I completely understand overwhelmed. You need help, you deserve some help! If you don't have any family to help, find some friends to help, or a church group or a respite group. There is help out there, please make sure you find someone to help.
I made the mistake once of trying to explain to my mother what was going on with her Alzheimer's since she asked me point blank: "What is wrong with me!!" Try as I might to explain simply what was happening, all that happened was she got VERY angry with me, and it took quiet a while for her to get over it. Shocking how she can't remember one thing, but THIS she could not get out of her mind!
Staying positive is SO good for them, but you need to take care of yourself too. Find someone to give you a few hours of relief a day if possible. And God bless you and keep us posted!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My mother had Alzheimer's, hadn' t driven in almost a decade, but would always say how we were going to go on a road trip "soon" . We would sit and plan where we would go, and how long we would be on the 'road'.
I sure hope someone else helps me 'pretend' to be able to do things I used to do when I get older.
Hope someone has the answer for us???
Have either of you checked into a Home Health agency that can visit with mom or dad? These companies sometimes can take mom and dad to senior centers for activities. Even some ot the Senior centers have transpo. This way they can be around people their own age and see how they deal with issues related to aging.
Sincerely - DeAnna
I made the mistake once of trying to explain to my mother what was going on with her Alzheimer's since she asked me point blank: "What is wrong with me!!" Try as I might to explain simply what was happening, all that happened was she got VERY angry with me, and it took quiet a while for her to get over it. Shocking how she can't remember one thing, but THIS she could not get out of her mind!
Staying positive is SO good for them, but you need to take care of yourself too. Find someone to give you a few hours of relief a day if possible. And God bless you and keep us posted!