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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 70148" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>Ditto what Linda said.</p><p></p><p>My mom will be 85 and still lives in her own apt. She's arthritic, extremely overweight and uses the wheelchair walker thing, but can't really get around much. Ever since she had her heart surgery 4-5 years ago she's petrified to do anything active. She said it hurts her heart and feels like she's giong to drop dead, so instead she's like the blob now, just sits all day and night. Her conditions worsen by the day. It's all very depressing and sad since mentally and emotionally she's still very much there. It breaks my heart to see her like this. She lives near my sister in PA. We had housing set up near my other sister and me here in CT because we thought mom would have a bigger and better support system, but my sister in PA wouldn't hear of it and swooped in, signed a lease and moved my mom near her. Now all she does is complain about what a pita my mom is because she is always asking for something.</p><p></p><p>I found out mom was eligible for Meals on Wheels, signed her up for it and then she cancelled it without telling us. Mom has a housekeeper who comes in once a week and another to do her hair once a month. Anyway, I won't bore you = </p><p></p><p>Definitely call around to local senior agencies and see what she's eligible for in regards to free or low cost aids and transportations, home health aids to help her in the house, etc. Why not? </p><p></p><p>I would be upset also. It boggles my mind what you said about the brother in law being the perfect son. My one sister basically ignores my mom, yet my mom kisses her _____ all the time. Urgh. The more you do the more they expect it. Everyone knows you will pick up the ball and run with it. But it's time to get organized and ask for help when needed. You have a right to live a little for yourself. You can help you mother in law by making sure her needs are met by using others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 70148, member: 2211"] Ditto what Linda said. My mom will be 85 and still lives in her own apt. She's arthritic, extremely overweight and uses the wheelchair walker thing, but can't really get around much. Ever since she had her heart surgery 4-5 years ago she's petrified to do anything active. She said it hurts her heart and feels like she's giong to drop dead, so instead she's like the blob now, just sits all day and night. Her conditions worsen by the day. It's all very depressing and sad since mentally and emotionally she's still very much there. It breaks my heart to see her like this. She lives near my sister in PA. We had housing set up near my other sister and me here in CT because we thought mom would have a bigger and better support system, but my sister in PA wouldn't hear of it and swooped in, signed a lease and moved my mom near her. Now all she does is complain about what a pita my mom is because she is always asking for something. I found out mom was eligible for Meals on Wheels, signed her up for it and then she cancelled it without telling us. Mom has a housekeeper who comes in once a week and another to do her hair once a month. Anyway, I won't bore you = Definitely call around to local senior agencies and see what she's eligible for in regards to free or low cost aids and transportations, home health aids to help her in the house, etc. Why not? I would be upset also. It boggles my mind what you said about the brother in law being the perfect son. My one sister basically ignores my mom, yet my mom kisses her _____ all the time. Urgh. The more you do the more they expect it. Everyone knows you will pick up the ball and run with it. But it's time to get organized and ask for help when needed. You have a right to live a little for yourself. You can help you mother in law by making sure her needs are met by using others. [/QUOTE]
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