JOHN’S STORY: The surprise visit
After my dad moved from his home in the country into a long-term-care home in the city last year, our family wasn’t able to visit him as often. One day, I decided to take my daughters to see him and surprise him with his favourite desert, blueberry pie, that my mother had taught me how to make long ago.
What do I do about Mom staying in bed all day?
Staying in bed all day has become the norm for my mom since she came home from the hospital two months ago. She seems to be physically recovered, but not motivated to do much. What should I do?
No longer Welcomed!
My Mom just left last night. She was with us for 10 days for a visit. We live about 2,800 miles apart, so it was great to have her here. My wife told me this morning that my Mom is no longer welcomed here. I had no idea that there was a problem that would cause my wife to make that statement. Should I persuade my wife to let my Mom continue to visit us?
Alex M.
Day by Day
As each hour passes day by day,
Sometimes struggling what to say,
Fog and clouds inside my head,
Cannot speak what should be said
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MARILYNE’S STORY: Don’t waste a single day
For many years, I was aware that something was wrong with me, but because it’s practically impossible for a doctor to detect something wrong with an
Why do I have to pay?
Things are tight for both me and my parents. None of us have alot of money and helping them is really hard for me. They are in their mid 70’s – I have helped them out for a couple of years. How long is long enough to help them out? Why should I be expected to help them out?
Lm
CAROL’S STORY: Caring around the clock
Carol Foote just can’t seem to make plans and keep them. Friends have stopped asking the woman from Miramichi, New Brunswick, to go for a coffee, get together for lunch or take in a movie. Carol’s not irresponsible. It’s just that, for more than a decade, most of her energy has been focused on her ailing, 73-year-old mother, Alice Richardson, who requires full-time care.
Help me Remember
So will you help me, remember when?
Time`s were good, way back then