tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post1327363461788992288..comments2023-12-16T02:31:46.924-06:00Comments on Serenity Days: Random Thoughts about Old Movies, Old Music and Elderly ParentsAmber Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post-33405324742773972822009-08-13T07:34:50.266-05:002009-08-13T07:34:50.266-05:00My siblings and I can empathize with your husband....My siblings and I can empathize with your husband. My brother bore the brunt of decision-making since he was designated medical power of attorney. Fortunately, court did not have to be involved, but brother was emotionally drained and there was great strain on his marriage. His wife was incredibly long-suffering, to the point they lived with Dad about 6 years, until Dad's physician told them NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post-86234763829477599252009-08-11T16:10:12.171-05:002009-08-11T16:10:12.171-05:00Melli,
I agree with you that it is past time for t...Melli,<br />I agree with you that it is past time for them to be in assisted living. We have consulted with social workers and their doctor. The only real advice is to go to court and have them declared incompetent, but that would cause hard feelings all around. It scares the heck out of me to think of what might be going on over there with the rxs and all. Hubby goes over once a week and Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post-8514272759824818342009-08-11T10:53:10.763-05:002009-08-11T10:53:10.763-05:00You know... it sounds to me like it's time for...You know... it sounds to me like it's time for some functional living and memory tests for his parents. If they can be declared mentally incompetant then they will NOT have the choice... I'm surprised - REALLY surprised that their doctor has not suggested this. Mom's doctor's made us do it -- and SOMEBODY needs to have power of attorney to take care of their finances and make Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post-8439990973126176362009-08-11T08:36:34.374-05:002009-08-11T08:36:34.374-05:00Thanks, Maribeth....it does get so difficult when ...Thanks, Maribeth....it does get so difficult when you know how nice the facilities are. They are not like nursing homes in the past. The assisted living units have a small kitchen, living room, and bedroom w/ bath. If only...Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559313208098577129.post-52269028608291170762009-08-11T06:43:13.944-05:002009-08-11T06:43:13.944-05:00Whenever I forget anything now I use Google to loo...Whenever I forget anything now I use Google to look it up. Works fast.<br />Sorry your in-laws are giving you such a tough time. My Dad fought it too. It wasn't until he was near the end and in such great pain that he accepted care and by then it was hospice care.<br />Now my Mom is making my sister's life difficult.Maribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435726542598515305noreply@blogger.com