tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834649115402990406.post2383640717085788751..comments2024-03-28T15:42:20.844-06:00Comments on Chillin' with Patsy: Update on MomPatsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834649115402990406.post-13709640985342357032016-08-07T15:25:36.692-06:002016-08-07T15:25:36.692-06:00Thank you for your heart warming note, Deborah. Yo...Thank you for your heart warming note, Deborah. You probably went back to my previous post and discovered that Mom is 90 and has dementia. We, a family of 6 daughters and 1 brother left, were quite skeptical about a surgery but the surgeon had no such concerns. This surprised us but he said since she had no other health issues other than having a pacemaker inserted in 2007 and it was only used 5 times in 9 years. Mom is a small person now, just under 120 lb. and wouldn't eat or drink hardly anything. We can only hope that this changes now that she does not have a tumor taking all of her blood. She's had at least 10 transfusions over the past 2 years so now we know why! I'm sending prayers your way for your mom that everything works out for the best.Like you, we were all prepared for the worst, saying silent goodbyes the night before. Thanks for writing!Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834649115402990406.post-5578691083618140822016-08-07T10:58:29.243-06:002016-08-07T10:58:29.243-06:00I am really really thankful I came across this pos...I am really really thankful I came across this post. My mother is going into surgery on the 17th and I am worried about the surgery itself on a woman her age as well as the care needed afterwards and how quickly she will heal. THERE IS SO MUCH that I worry about when it comes to my mother getting older. The more I research the subject the more I find that I need to plan and think about. I think planning and being prepared is the most important thing during this trying time. My one main resource and recommendation to you is the book “9 Realities Of Caring For An Elderly Parent” by Stefania Shaffer. The book is a personalized look at what the author had to go through when moving in with her mother during her final years and all the problems she faced and the best way to remedy them. She covers organizing doctor visits and keeping on top of medication; financial planning; nutrition; physical therapy; and even family dynamics during such a trying time.. This book covers everything in a really moving and inspiring way. I can’t recommend it enough — http://stefaniashaffer.com/<br />Happy your mom is on the road to recovery! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975981755720989921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834649115402990406.post-64066729186044089642016-08-07T09:47:41.559-06:002016-08-07T09:47:41.559-06:00Thank you George. It is very hard indeed, remember...Thank you George. It is very hard indeed, remembering how strong they once were, running a hectic household.Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834649115402990406.post-70027152048347029932016-08-07T07:45:45.107-06:002016-08-07T07:45:45.107-06:00It is so hard to see our aging parents go this goo...It is so hard to see our aging parents go this good luck with here recovery.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com