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one night she tripped on the hall carpet on the way to the bathroom. She was alone and over 100 years old. She broke her femur and was brought to a hospital to care for the broken leg. After about four weeks, she was admitted into a skilled care facility.
long story short. She was permanently admitted. She is as happy as can be. She is SAFE, she has care, no worries, and she has social companionship. Family visits and makes sure her room is comfortable, with pictures and her personal things. Her family can offer her love and any assistance, but they do not have the crushing burden of taking care of her 24/7.
she is now 103 and in the best place that she could be.
it was the best choice for all of us.
best wishes
Bernadette
I'm so sorry you're going through this so young, and that you mom is, too. Get her settled, catch your breath, and then plan something nice for yourself. You need to take care of yourself.
Of course, you are nervous. Transitional times are tough. After the dust settles and she finds a routine it will be easier to adjust.
You are wise to go as often as you can to visit and be mom’s advocate. She can’t stay with you. You deserve a life of your own. The main thing is that you arranged for her to be cared for. You are a good daughter to care so deeply.
Your mother at home even if some days are spent at Adult Day Care would still place a lot of responsibility on you. Not ideal. You are very young to be having o deal with this! Most of us who are caregivers are older than your mother! At 28 I don't think I would have had the heart of composure to do as much as you have done.
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