Posted by DaisyM on March 8, 2004, at 20:54:35
In reply to Re: My family is driving me crazy., posted by bookgurl99 on March 8, 2004, at 20:35:36
Dinah,
I'm sorry for your mom. As you know my husband is a Diabetic and it takes a tremendous toll on the body and then the mind gets involved..depression, anxiety..etc. So no picnic for you or her.
Something we do with clients who need help but are too proud, or trying to prove something is to remind them that "they are paying for it anyway, they might as well use it." If he has health insurance, often they will pay for home health for short periods of time. It is certainly less expensive than putting him in an assisted living space for awhile. Even if it is Medicare, remind him his taxes paid for it!!
The other trick is to ask him to do someone else a favor and keep them company. Local senior groups, lion's clubs, etc. often have people to help out doing things for anyone who's mobility is limited. These people need something to do and are usually perfect for coming, chatting, etc.
Just a few ideas. Remember to take care of yourself. You can't help anyone if you fall apart, as I have been told a million times. :)
Cyber-hug from me!
Daisy
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