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Having a hard time feeling holiday cheer
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:30 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:30 am
My mother is in the hospital, probably going into the nursing home for a few weeks of rehab next, uncertain what will happen after that.
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 11:31 am
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Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:31 am to Jim Rockford
Spend some time with her and watch your favorite Christmas movie together if possible.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:31 am to Jim Rockford
My mother is already in a nursing home.
Find something positive in every day
Find something positive in every day
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:31 am to Jim Rockford
That’s sucks
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:35 am to Jim Rockford
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My mother is in the hospital, probably going into the nursing home for a few weeks of rehab next, uncertain what will happen after that.
Prayers brother.
My grandmother broke her hip 3 weeks ago and did the same. I dont think shes going to be able to come out now. The rehab and day to day is a lot for a 90 year old.
Tough women.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:36 am to East Coast Band
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My mother is already in a nursing home.
Find something positive in every day
I go to get the hot chocolate and coffee.
If there some sort of event and theres food, Ill be there.
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 11:37 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:44 am to Jim Rockford
That's tough. But she's still with you and it's still Christmas.
I spent 10 nights in the PICU earlier this month. My wife spent a separate 12 nights in a separate PICU room. We won't be going anywhere this Christmas and won't be doing much. But having our kids home and being able to tuck my toddler boy in consistently for the first time in 2 months during Christmas time is enough.
You still have your mom. That's a lot and worth celebrating even if things will be changing.
I spent 10 nights in the PICU earlier this month. My wife spent a separate 12 nights in a separate PICU room. We won't be going anywhere this Christmas and won't be doing much. But having our kids home and being able to tuck my toddler boy in consistently for the first time in 2 months during Christmas time is enough.
You still have your mom. That's a lot and worth celebrating even if things will be changing.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:46 am to Jim Rockford
Earlier this year, my 90 year old Mom fractured her pelvis and went in the hospital. Then, we moved her to a private rehab facility for a few weeks. We were fortunate in that she already had a live in sitter, who stayed in the room with her. We took turns relieving her during the day so she could go to Mom's and rest. We have a lot of family here including some older grandchildren who could go sit with her. I don't know your situation, but if you have other family to help, it's a good idea.
We brought her food since the rehab food was usually not so good. Watched TV with her when we were up there. Two weeks felt long, but in the big picture, it wasn't.
My main recommendation is that if you have people who can sit with her or go there often like multiple times of the day and night, do it. The patients who have a lot of visitors or visitors who come often and at different times, get better care. This has been our experience with Mom and other folks who have had to be in nursing homes for one reason or another.
I hope your Mom heals up quickly. This stuff isn't for sissies!
ETA: Decorate her room for Christmas. Get some holiday air freshener to help with the hospital/nursing home smells. Get her one of those wax bulb amaryllis plants. They don't take up space and require zero attention and it's fun to watch them grow. This is about keeping her as cheered up as possible and if she's cheered up, so will you be cheered up.
We brought her food since the rehab food was usually not so good. Watched TV with her when we were up there. Two weeks felt long, but in the big picture, it wasn't.
My main recommendation is that if you have people who can sit with her or go there often like multiple times of the day and night, do it. The patients who have a lot of visitors or visitors who come often and at different times, get better care. This has been our experience with Mom and other folks who have had to be in nursing homes for one reason or another.
I hope your Mom heals up quickly. This stuff isn't for sissies!
ETA: Decorate her room for Christmas. Get some holiday air freshener to help with the hospital/nursing home smells. Get her one of those wax bulb amaryllis plants. They don't take up space and require zero attention and it's fun to watch them grow. This is about keeping her as cheered up as possible and if she's cheered up, so will you be cheered up.
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 11:56 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:48 am to Jim Rockford
I’ve been like that for years.
Too much commercialism takes the magic out of the holidays
Too much commercialism takes the magic out of the holidays
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:17 pm to Jim Rockford
same here man. My dad is now in a nursing home with Alzheimer's. My mom is now living alone at 75 and i worry about her.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:29 pm to Jim Rockford
As the great vocalist Sade sung, Cherish the Day.
Merry Christmas and God Bless
Merry Christmas and God Bless
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:41 pm to Jim Rockford
My 36 year old brother was in a single car wreck in July. He has been in the hospital ever since. He is completely responsive and aware of his situation. He is down to 61 pounds and wasting away. There isn't much that anyone can do for him.
Not much holiday cheer from me either.
Not much holiday cheer from me either.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:57 pm to CootKilla
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My 36 year old brother was in a single car wreck in July. He has been in the hospital ever since. He is completely responsive and aware of his situation. He is down to 61 pounds and wasting away. There isn't much that anyone can do for him.
That’s a sad story, and I’m sorry for you.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:05 pm to Jim Rockford
I understand. I lost my mom in April and it hasn't been an enjoyable Christmas time. It's much harder than I imagine it'd be.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:12 pm to Jim Rockford
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My mother is in the hospital, probably going into the nursing home for a few weeks of rehab next, uncertain what will happen after that.
I'm sorry. I hope things get better for her.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:14 pm to Jim Rockford
I'm truly sorry you're dealing with such a difficult phase of life right now.
I truly and deeply believe that the only way we can navigate the pain and difficulty of this life is through a perspective that God blessed us with the life and time with our loved ones every single day that we and they are here together. It's our place to remind ourselves of that and recognize the simple but enormous blessing that he's given us each day just to be with them whatever that entails. If it's fun have it, if it's struggle share it, just embrace the blessing of life with the amazing people God has placed with us each day.
I'll legitimately pray for your mom's healing and peace and comfort for you.
Merry Christmas Brother
I truly and deeply believe that the only way we can navigate the pain and difficulty of this life is through a perspective that God blessed us with the life and time with our loved ones every single day that we and they are here together. It's our place to remind ourselves of that and recognize the simple but enormous blessing that he's given us each day just to be with them whatever that entails. If it's fun have it, if it's struggle share it, just embrace the blessing of life with the amazing people God has placed with us each day.
I'll legitimately pray for your mom's healing and peace and comfort for you.
Merry Christmas Brother
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:17 pm to Jim Rockford
Same here!
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:18 pm to Jim Rockford
It’s tough man. I feel for you.
I’ve been going through the same with my dad the last two weeks. He spent 10 days in the hospital and got moved to an inpatient/skilled nursing rehab facility on Thursday. He’ll be there a couple of weeks through the holidays, then have to find a permanent place for him to live.
It’s hard to get in the holiday spirit with all this going on. Going to try to make the best of it for Christmas.
Is your mom in Baton Rouge?
I’ve been going through the same with my dad the last two weeks. He spent 10 days in the hospital and got moved to an inpatient/skilled nursing rehab facility on Thursday. He’ll be there a couple of weeks through the holidays, then have to find a permanent place for him to live.
It’s hard to get in the holiday spirit with all this going on. Going to try to make the best of it for Christmas.
Is your mom in Baton Rouge?
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:22 pm to Gris Gris
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My main recommendation is that if you have people who can sit with her or go there often like multiple times of the day and night, do it. The patients who have a lot of visitors or visitors who come often and at different times, get better care. This has been our experience with Mom and other folks who have had to be in nursing homes for one reason or another.
100% agree.
Also, we try to leave donuts etc. for the staff to show we appreciate them. These folks are the forgotten heros. Im serious. Take care of them.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 1:24 pm to Jim Rockford
It sucks, but at least you still have her to spend time with. I'm hoping she is there cognitively at least. I pray that she gets out of the hospital soon. It's not a good place to be for an extended time, especially for old folks.
Cherish the time you have. Ask all the questions you've been meaning to ask because you will regret it when it is too late.
Cherish the time you have. Ask all the questions you've been meaning to ask because you will regret it when it is too late.
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