There is a ‘talk’ for that? I just figured I’d just get to the point where I ‘have fallen and I can’t get up’ and the ambulance would take me to the old folks home and won’t let me go home. Who knew there was a ‘talk’?
There is a talk about….“we are taking away your driver’s license”. Boy, do they hate that one! I my opinion, there are many older drivers who are in dire need of that particular talk!
Dad gave up his drivers license on his own – after driving the last few blocks home with very limited vision – (sudden onset of macular degeneration). He did not ever want to leave his house though. He was able for years to take care of himself although for the last 3 we did have someone come in every two weeks to clean. For the last year he wore a LifeLine sensor that detected a fall. Over that year I did get 3 calls from the monitors and had to go over to help him get back up – each time it was after he took the pills he needed to get to sleep. He did spend the last 3 weeks of his life in the hospital but only if we promised that if he was able, he could go back home. We planned to hire full time help for him if he was able to go home. Unfortunately he never did. He was 95 when he died – and was ready for it. He always said he lived 6 great lives and did not like not being able to do the gardening he loved. Of course I still miss him.
Lake level is up by another couple of inches today but still not high enough to cause any damage – other than all the debris that has washed up onto the lawn. At least that can be cleaned up.
Cathy’s parents are pretty spry. “The talk” at that stage should be to ask about their plans for the future and possibly whether it’s time to install grab bars in their bathrooms. My parents are in better shape than I am in many respects, but we’ve still had some discussion about what they want to happen if they need long-term care.
Well, if Cathy’s mom can take care of others that well, dealing with herself shouldn’t be a problem, right? Interesting points in the comments above, though.
2 of my aunts drove well into their 90’s. It depends on the person and what they need the car for. One of my aunts just drove to the grocery store and to church… all a few blocks away. She also lived in her own home until she was 96.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
There is a ‘talk’ for that? I just figured I’d just get to the point where I ‘have fallen and I can’t get up’ and the ambulance would take me to the old folks home and won’t let me go home. Who knew there was a ‘talk’?
summerdog almost 5 years ago
“Helicopter, helicopter, helicopter”….. Mom! A little attention goes a long ways! (and straight to my hips!)
O-Kay almost 5 years ago
In light of all the (complete lack of) evidence, Cathy’s very question is, at this point in time, preposterous.
summerdog almost 5 years ago
There is a talk about….“we are taking away your driver’s license”. Boy, do they hate that one! I my opinion, there are many older drivers who are in dire need of that particular talk!
hendelca Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Dad gave up his drivers license on his own – after driving the last few blocks home with very limited vision – (sudden onset of macular degeneration). He did not ever want to leave his house though. He was able for years to take care of himself although for the last 3 we did have someone come in every two weeks to clean. For the last year he wore a LifeLine sensor that detected a fall. Over that year I did get 3 calls from the monitors and had to go over to help him get back up – each time it was after he took the pills he needed to get to sleep. He did spend the last 3 weeks of his life in the hospital but only if we promised that if he was able, he could go back home. We planned to hire full time help for him if he was able to go home. Unfortunately he never did. He was 95 when he died – and was ready for it. He always said he lived 6 great lives and did not like not being able to do the gardening he loved. Of course I still miss him.
Lake level is up by another couple of inches today but still not high enough to cause any damage – other than all the debris that has washed up onto the lawn. At least that can be cleaned up.
Enjoy your day.
jbarnes almost 5 years ago
Cathy’s parents are pretty spry. “The talk” at that stage should be to ask about their plans for the future and possibly whether it’s time to install grab bars in their bathrooms. My parents are in better shape than I am in many respects, but we’ve still had some discussion about what they want to happen if they need long-term care.
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
Well, if Cathy’s mom can take care of others that well, dealing with herself shouldn’t be a problem, right? Interesting points in the comments above, though.
HI, MOM. Hello, “Cathy” Clan.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
2 of my aunts drove well into their 90’s. It depends on the person and what they need the car for. One of my aunts just drove to the grocery store and to church… all a few blocks away. She also lived in her own home until she was 96.