A Place for Mom's Family

Hello!  I am having a pickle of a time!  My mom has been living with me for just over a year.  Seems lately she will not tell me if she is missing a pill or if she drops one.  Over the weekend I found 2 on the floor, and no telling how many more we vacuumed up.  I keep tract of her pill case and make sure that it is filled ...

 Excellent article!  I am a caregiver, and have been so on an off for many years for family.  I for the last year have been caring for my mother and now have gotten the shingles.  I guess my care for myself has gone down hill.  Yes it is so important to have less stress, and more help, however at times its hard to come ...

The following is an article I wrote and how to let loose and have a great day, in the rain! When was the last time you sang in the rain?  For that matter when was the last time you went out in the rain and soaked up the fresh air?Singing in the rain brings to mind the old movie with Gene Kelly, singing in the rain.  For today’s ...

 There are options!  I have a mother that had a stroke, cant talk, barely walk and has little to no strength in her arms.  I looked here at this forum and found help.  This is what I did...  I wrote to the DMV Department of Motor Vehicles and they inturn sent me a form to fill out to tell them why she is not to ...

 With this post, I thank you!!!!!  I cant thank you enough for giving me an idea of how to sort of put the blame on other shoulders, other than my own.  I am an only child and now, am 50, but my mom well she has put her whole problem on my shoulders... Since her stroke in October it has ALL been my fault.  thank you all for ...

 Thank you for your kind words of support.  It something let me tell you.  I have tried many times to encourage instead of demand, but I think its finally time I demand.   Keeping a diary, and allowing other fam members to input info to me has been a help, however most only suggest things that cant be accomplished while she is ...

I realize its an uncomfortable situation.  I being alone am having one heck of a time with my mom.  The doctor told her that she should be walking with a walker and NO driving.  Of course she is strong headed, I do realize its very hard to let go of ones independance, however even when you explain the saftey issue, they only still ...

In September of 08 my mother had a severe stroke.  It left her with the inability to talk, since she has had speech therapy.  She has come a long way. Recently her doctor told her she should be walking with a walker.  My mom practicly flew off the chair and ran around the room just to say NO NO NO.  I dont think she really ...

Thank you for your suggestions.  I am working on getting the power of attorney... I told her since I have to write her bills out and she cant sign papers I need the power of attorney, so that is coming into a positive. As for the help from the mental health and mental retardation assoc.  I have not heard of them and I will contact ...

I have been caring for my mom since last October.  My cousin at times helps and she is willing to take my mom for a few days to give me and my family a break.  My mom had a stroke she can no longer talk like she did.  She has had speech, but now she, being connected to the VA will not drive to get tested for more classes.  She ...