09-02-2018, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnieS
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So true. My friend's mum was looking after the dad but she's just had a serious stroke. It's not something you can ever predict. But just as a bit of advice if you ever suspect you have had a stroke - dial 999 immediately. Don't worry about making a fuss like she did. It's too late the next day.
My fit Husband , bent down to pick up a spoon, and bang, Blood clot burst in his brain, now paralysed down his left side, that was 6 yrs ago........
09-02-2018, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tarantula
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If I had to go into a home he would have to go into one too, as there is no way our children could cope with him, even if they wished to, as they have busy lives.
Yes , i agree, all ones support seems to disappear , when needed.......
09-02-2018, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmos
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Yes , i agree, all ones support seems to disappear , when needed.......
My siblings and I ensured they had the best care homes money could buy. In fact my father moved himself into a care home some months before his death, to get away from my mother, as she was driving him crazy!
09-02-2018, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy
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Sometimes if I wake up early and can't get back to sleep I will go into the spare room to read so as not to disturb Mr M.
Then when it's a reasonable time I make us a brew & hop back into my own bed.
09-02-2018, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tarantula
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I would never wish to inflict myself or my husband on our kids, they have their own life to lead. There was no way I would have considered looking after my parents in their old age, especially my mother, I probably would have murdered her within five minutes. My siblings and I ensured they had the best care homes money could buy. In fact my father moved himself into a care home some months before his death, to get away from my mother, as she was driving him crazy!
I dont ask our sons for anything Tara, but a bit of consideration , does not go amiss.....”how are you doing “ or ,” are you ok,” ...especially from his sons , my step sons.....Sorry you feel the way you do about compassion for others, ....I also look after my 94 yrs old parents , So my day is pretty full.....Yes my mother drives me crazy after a while ...lol.
, But i bet we drove them mad too, when we were younger.......Coming into this world and going out of this world is very similar Tara .,!
10-02-2018, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmos
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I dont ask our sons for anything Tara, but a bit of consideration , does not go amiss.....”how are you doing “ or ,” are you ok,” ...especially from his sons , my step sons.....Sorry you feel the way you do about compassion for others, ....I also look after my 94 yrs old parents , So my day is pretty full.....Yes my mother drives me crazy after a while ...lol., But i bet we drove them mad too, when we were younger.......Coming into this world and going out of this world is very similar Tara .,!
10-02-2018, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mesco m
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Makes me wonder why any one would stay in a totally loveless relationship. Better to cut your losses and leave all behind than spend a life time in abject misery.
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