Thread:Agi Jean/@comment-26687725-20180110181918/@comment-26687725-20180130094114

Hi Agi, hope your mom is settling in now and you are all finding a good rhythm together. It's been an especially difficult flu season. My husband had a bad cough for almost 3 weeks which is very unusual for him. Then he got sick again shortly after the new year. He was quite annoyed! Your mom listening to the doctor brought back memories for me. When my mom was living with us the last 7 years of her life, she was at the point where she was holding on to the walls for support when walking around the house. Of course she would hear nothing from me about a cane or walker. Oh no. So I had a little private word with her doctor who then arranged for an assessment at home. I'll never forget the lovely OT who, after observing mom walking up and down the hallway, knelt down in front her while she sat in her favorite chair and explained it was time for a walker. Mom's eyes filled with tears, but she made no objection. The walker remained in a corner of her bedroom for awhile, but eventually she came to rely on it and it proved very helpful. We were very blessed to have wonderful helpers like her doctor and many other care givers as the months progressed. Sending you hugs! Ruby