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And, flowers cause feelings sir.
posted by
BC-A
on May 14, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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Re: CCT
Thank you Naut it seems the average person cannot plan very well ahead I told them years ago to get the F.I.L into somewhere near, it was ridiculous a man becoming afflicted with dementia or as the Doctor at the time said soothingly loss of memory.
Now things have gone from bad to worse, I suppose Archie has to grumble and put the blame on others. As Arthur said they will be just dumping him into the only home left if they do not do something as the F.I.L house has been sold.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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Re: Pitiful for a soul to grow old and to outlast the family who cares.
I know they are only Blue bells Pat I have given up trying to get rid of them. So I just let them alone. Yes it is a bigger problem as the nursing homes allege that they are not making any profit even at prices that make ones eyes water. Look at it this way if one's home is sold for say 250 thousand it seems a quarter of a million pounds would last forever. Now the interest rates are practically non existent at 1K a week about five years and one would be getting worried.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:32 AM
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Indeed Bill keep your chin up.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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I know Kabu , I suppose children have to make decisions, I looked after my mother for 7 years because I promised her I would . It did not seem to work very well at times. Families cannot stand stress. Visitors were practically non existent, afraid mostly I think of what the future could hold. I think I could put up with an old man for 1K a week though. Yes I know you were a lovely nurse so caring a rarity indeed.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:23 AM
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Yes the only thing here RPresta usually old folks have property, so it is a dilemma in a way if one does not care for ones parents and that is a hard choice obviously. Blood is blood one feels committed to one's own , but not so good a choice if destroys a marriage.
Usually the choice is the easy way out sell the home and place the parent in care.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:15 AM
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We all grow old FS if we live long enough. The brain does not seem so stable.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 14, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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I meant father-in-law.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 14, 2016 at 5:29 AM
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You remember that day very well in your poem...I am wishing Archie's father all the best.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 14, 2016 at 5:29 AM
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Sweet and beautiful blooms to match a sweet and beautiful poem, in sharp contrast to the FIL situation. I do hope it gets resolved, though there seems to be such a sad situation here.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on May 13, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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The FIL's situation happens here and in Australia too and it is sad. As a nurse I know too that so often when you want to discharge someone with all services in place, their offices are only open from 9-4 and never on the weekends and the dr. demands someone be released because they want the bed for someone else. I used to stand on my head and beg and contact people at home and threaten and plead and I think was always able to get the job done but it can take huge organization and setting up your infastructure during the week days so that you know who and what and when to call.
posted by
Kabu
on May 13, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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Sensible use of senses sir.
posted by
BC-A
on May 13, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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Pitiful for a soul to grow old and to outlast the family who cares.
I love the blue flowers - such a bright contrast to the FIL's situation.
posted by
Pat_B
on May 13, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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CCT
Your 'Memory' is beautiful and very touching in its warmth, the flowers are beautiful, but the situation with Archie's FIL is troubling! I hope you or someone will wake Archie and Janey from their trance...
posted by
Nautikos
on May 13, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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