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A couple months ago, my family experienced a real revelation. My mom was taken to a nearby emergency room. At first, it appeared as if she had a stroke. Luckily, it turned out not to be anything quite that debilitating. However, I was faced with the knowledge that the time is near when she just might not be able to care for herself.
My husband and I decided long ago that if the need ever arose my mother would move in with us. I don't worry about her not wanting to live with us. It actually seems like the natural course. After suffering a mild heart attack, Grandma Lucy became afraid to live alone. She alternated her residences between my mother's and aunt's homes. My biggest worry is what if I cannot care for her. I know I am not alone with this concern. Many adult children are faced with this same dilemma everyday. Not one to be caught unaware I have begun researching all the options available. As it turns out there is a plethora of information out there. The best bet is to choose the advice that applies to each of our individual situations. Just like raising children "what works for one is not necessarily going to work for another." Two informative Internet sites are The Ribbon.comand AgeNet.com. The Ribbon has a great questionnaire designed to help you decide if you are equipped to care for a parent with Alzheimer's. The direct link for this is http://www.theribbon.com/articles/prep4c.... Many of AgeNet's interactive areas require membership to participate. However, membership is free. I am going to continue my search for resources. If your interested in this topic be sure to check my links page periodically. Go To Page: 1
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