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Post by YoshsMom on Jul 25, 2005 19:38:49 GMT -5
My MIL is in her late 60's, but not in good health. She has touble walking and no one can figure out why and now her arm is giving her trouble from using a cane. She lives by herself and doesn't have many friends. We're the only family she's close to or can count on. She also doesn't have much money, she works as a library assistant. We want her to move near us, but its hard finding affordable housing. Most senior housing is for people oder than she is. We don't have an extra room, and while Dh loves her they cannot live together.
If anyone knows where to go for help with a disabled parent, I'd really appreciate the help.
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 26, 2005 11:16:08 GMT -5
Where do you live?
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Post by YoshsMom on Jul 26, 2005 16:56:13 GMT -5
We live in North Jersey.
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 30, 2005 17:35:37 GMT -5
Would this link help at all... it's the NJ's state senior resource web stuff... might be a place to look for help or even ideas? Maybe? www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/index.shtmlAlso, I remember going to AZ with my best friend in college. Her grandma didn't live in a "home" persay, but lived at a HOUSE with a care giver lady and say, 3-4 other seniors. They were independent enough but had someone there to look after them, help with meals, ect. Living in a house with roommates like this makes the costs lower sometimes... might be something to look into seeing if there is this type of idea avail... maybe... A. |
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Post by Jackie on Aug 9, 2005 13:39:06 GMT -5
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Post by meghans_mom on Aug 27, 2005 12:53:23 GMT -5
Alot of nursing homes & townships have senior day care. the bus comes & picks them up & they spend the day - crafting, games, lunch, etc. you might find one w/ "younger" seniors...so she's not bored out of her mind. check local nursing homes and her town, they should have a senior center or something.
laurie
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Post by janis on Sept 26, 2005 9:28:26 GMT -5
Can I reply as a disabled parent? I am only 52 and it is just from the waist DOWN (and my arms/hands and neck a bit) that my "bits and bobs" don't work!!! Just cos we move with a stick or in a wheelchair doesn't mean the mind has gone too! Have you asked her what she would like? DS kids are people too...but so are MIL's!!!!!!:-)
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