Yesterday we went to the hosptial to get Aunt E to sign a living will, heath care power of attorney, and a regular power of attorney.
She signed the first two but not the last one. She said she wanted to talk to my mom (her sister) first. So we took mom with us today (because of her back she rarely leaves the house). I was starting to think that Aunt E wasn't going to sign and what was I going to do if she didn't.
Aunt E didn't reconnize mom for a long while today. She finally did.
Aunt E kept going on about not being able to trust anyone. She even said she didn't know if she could trust herself. Then she kept asking me if I was making decisions on my own or was someone helping me. We went round in circles like that for over an hour.
After a couple hours her case worker and doctor showed up. They are moving her today to a rehab place that is close by. She can't stay there for long (though I don't know how long) before we will have to move her into something long care.
The notary finally shows up and my Aunt E signs the papers like everything is just fine. No worries whatsoever.
The doctor did say that along with the stroke she had she has some kind (like there is more than 1 kind?) of dementia. Don't know much about that. Going have to do some research. If you guys know anything from experience or whatever please feel free to share.
Anyway. Since I didn't have the power of attorney until today I didn't get to go fill out for medicad. So I will have to do that tomorrow morning bright and early. I do need to go today to the court house to have them register or copy or whatever they do to the forms I have so that everything is legal.
I just got home from the hospital and will be going to the court house shortly but I needed a rest and I thought I could come dump on you guys.
This stuff is really hard. It is taking it out of me physcially but emontionally as well. In fact when you add in my bipolar, anxiety, panic disorder, and SAD you have quite a mix going on. LOL If you don't laugh you will cry.
Keep saying those prayers. I need 'em.
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You say, "when you add in my bipolar, anxiety, panic disorder and SAD, you have quite a mix going on." It made me really sad. You DO have a huge burden on your shoulders right now. Just keep focused on HE who is willing to do the carrying. Easy words, somebody told me, irritated that I said it. But the words don't mean it makes the problem go away> It means we have GOD helping and when we let HIM do his part, we are generally able to handle things, in spite of it all. BIG HUGS, Kathy. Wish I were nearby so I could help you out. *Barb*
AH Yes I know Ibeen there. YOu know I dealt with my granny this summer the running and setting htis stuff up and that. It tkes three or four hours a day. ITs draining and awful to deal with >Governement also acts like all you got to do is wiat on them. Lori
Kathy you have our prayers. I know how this takes it out of you. Keep the chin up and the foot forward. john
{{{{{ Kathy }}}}},
I'll be saying prayers for your Aunt E and your Mom, your Dad and {{{{{ you }}}}}! Our family went through something similar a year ago when my aunt Carolyn had a fall in her home one night near a heater in her bedroom and couldn't get up after she fell. My uncle or my cousin found her the next morning. That was the end of her living alone. She's in her 80's. My uncle had to sell her house in order for her to be put into a nursing home. It seems sad that they don't allow you to have property when you need to live in a nursing facility.
I will join you in prayer that you make the right and best decisions and that God gives you the strength and peace to do what needs to be done. You are one very special lady and that lets me know that you were chosen for a reason to help your family through this situation.
Love,
Vivian
So sorry you are going through a rough time. -Krissy
A close relative has dementia and has had it for 6 years now. I have found out that there are many types of dementia and that Alzeimers itself is just one. Do take care of yourself while all this is going on in your life. It`s so easy to run yourself into the ground and I do hope all goes well for your Aunt. God Bless you. Sandra x
Prayers Continue!
V
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