LAUREN’S STORY: For my mom
For a long time now, I have been taking care of my mother. Although her health isn’t great, I won’t let her live in a nursing home. She has done so much for me over the years and now I am able to return the favour and look after her. We get along great together.
HAYLEY’S STORY: A voice from the past
My 68-year-old mother recently found out that she has a twin sister, from whom she was separated at birth. The letter came on a lazy summer afternoon, as Mom was knitting in her rocking chair.
What to expect: long-term care and diabetes
What can I expect from my dad’s new long-term care home in terms of managing his diabetes and any complications?
Losing My Independence
I love my life!! I know that may sound strange from someone who has heart troubles and a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s, but life in general is great because of my family and friends, well, all apart from Wednesdays that is!! Let me explain.
Avoid Choosing the Wrong Person as Power of Attorney
Having a Power of Attorney for Property (POAP) in place is a positive and practical step for our parents and relatives to take as they prepare for their retirement years. Probably the most important decision the Grantor (the person who makes the POAP) must make is who will be their ‘Attorney’. This is the term…
BOB’S STORY: Grandma likes the kids to visit
We share my conviction that the more we know about mom’s issues, the better we are able to cope. About a year ago, we had no choice but to move her from her retirement home to a nursing home.
In-home Assessments
My grandmother will be having an in-home assessment soon. What can I expect from the appointment? Is there anything I should do to prepare for it?
NICOLE’S STORY: A picture is worth a thousand words
I have lived with my grandma almost all of my life. My parents passed away when I was only two years old and she took me in to care for me. Over the years, she has always been there for me.
Life’s Gamble
Hello and today I would like to share with you something that happened whilst Elaine and I were out and about. I had woken a little bit “Cloudy” as I describe it and had already had a very disturbed night. The nightmares came thick and fast last night and are too horrific to publish, but after a bit of breakfast I explained to Elaine I had been stuck in long enough because of my Flu and needed some fresh air.
In Denial with Diabetes
My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, yet he still insists on eating ice cream, cake and other sugary treats every day. What can I do to get him to take his diabetes seriously?