A Place for Mom's Family

  She was my rock. My cheerleader. Steadfast and strong. Now she's gone. My best friend. Her laughter was infectious. Her smile would light up your face. She left her footprints everywhere. And she gave her love unconditionally. She taught many through her teachings of ABC's, 123's. I miss her so much ...

 Blessings to you Gennymac. As stressful as the situation is for you, you are the POA, which would mean you have to make the tough choices.  I'm currently living in my Mother's home while she is living in an Assisted Living environment and I've done some gleaning and clearing out 50 years of accumulation of memories. Such ...

 You're welcome Donna and yes, it's an awakening to one's feelings, as I've discovered in this time of change in my life. But it sure does help to know that I'm not alone and that I can share my experiences here with those who are feeling like we are tossed into a world of confusion and indecisions.  It's been a ...

Letting go and letting others care for my Mother has been a hard and difficult transition for me and my siblings, but we're trying. After seeing to Mother's needs for two years and knowing of her "routine" and "desires", I had 'conditioned' myself into believing that I and ONLY I can care for her and see ...

 Sunshine, you just found your words and you are very welcome. May your time be precious and memorable to carry you through and find the blessings at the end of each day. Just because your journey changes here, it's not the end. It's an open door to experience a more peaceful place for your mother-in-law. Always keep that door open ...

We moved Mother on January 2, at the recommendation of her doctor, to the local Alzheimer's Assisted Living facility, which she refers to as "The Hotel".   I wasn't sure as to how this was really going to play out on that early morning as I was preparing the move and organizing the timing and boxing up her precious ...

 Connie, this post touched me so deeply. Thank you so much for sharing this tender moment of your life with us. Many blessings to you and all that you do in the days to come. Rainbow 

Thank you for sharing this with us Linda. I am a caregiver of my mother and I have seen the cards from AARP come to my mothers mailbox. Of course I just toss them, but a few years ago, my mother was lured by a scam such as this and it really wrecked her bank account because it was a "Sweepstakes" scam where she was to send them money to ...

 I'm so sorry that you had to learn this lesson in such a difficult way Joani. But the lesson is learned and you're speaking out to others by sharing your experiences so please, don't be kicking yourself anymore. Turn it around, just like you're doing here, by helping others to be aware and to seek the help that is needed ...

 This is a wonderful article and so full of information for me to use for my own situation. Thank you for sharing it with us. Many blessings to all who come to seek the answers and find peace for their hearts. Rainbow