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Re: TAPS - Did you ever read "Let The Hurricane Roar"
No, I never read that one, Taps.
posted by
Pat_B
on June 5, 2012 at 5:01 AM
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Pat
The loss of the car tends to be single most significant event in that downward spiral of losing one's independence, and for many people the loss of their independence is so damaging psychologically that it exacerbates their condition, as does the move into an 'assisted living facility'...Of course, their often is no other solution, but in all cases it should be the last one...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 5, 2012 at 4:59 AM
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I'm with Kabu - a good decision...but not yet.
posted by
adnohr
on June 5, 2012 at 4:35 AM
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Pat sadly in my experience possessions or money drive many folk to place parents in places as cheaply as possible. Anyone who has doubts about about the future should if possible get advice about future care. I have witnessed breaking point and it is remarkably frail, even beyond one's own belief.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 5, 2012 at 12:31 AM
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Did you ever read "Let The Hurricane Roar" when you were in high school? I always wanted to go like that old lady did in the end. But, it doesn't work that way often.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 4, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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luckily for our family my mom has decided to quit driving all on her own.....we give her rides everywhere.....
posted by
Annicita
on June 4, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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the way the economy is eating into my nest egg I won't have any money
for anyone to fight over soon, and if I do I will spend it on a trip down under to see a few dear faces again.
I pray my DIL's never get a chance to get their hands on me when I can't look after myself anymore. Wiley and I intend to hold each other up right, no matter what.LOL....and your idea makes sense to me but not yet dear one.
posted by
Kabu
on June 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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My family is actually in a similar boat. My mom ( who turns 78 in two weeks ) has already been diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. She lives in Texas with my sister and brother-in-law ( my dad passed away 7 years ago ) and my sister had to take her car keys away recently as well. However, my mom did not put up a fight at all, knowing that it was in her best interest to do this. Best of luck with your own situation. Hopefully, money issues won't cloud people's judgements and assessments of things. People should come first! 
posted by
JimmyA
on June 4, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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