blueschica Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sisters are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. Edited October 27, 2019 by blueschica 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sister's are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sisters are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. It IS very tiring. Often I think it is harder on the caregiver than the patient. Sometimes you need to make life decisions for a person who can no longer do so. It's not an easy position to be in. You are all in my prayers, Becky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sister's are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. :hug2:It's a very tough place to be. Sending you love, support and patience (because this situation calls for so much more that we often have, and everything seems beyond your control) from across the miles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sisters are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. It IS very tiring. Often I think it is harder on the caregiver than the patient. Sometimes you need to make life decisions for a person who can no longer do so. It's not an easy position to be in. You are all in my prayers, Becky. I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :(It's rough when parents get old. One thing after another. Hope it's not too bad.Thanks Lorraine! Dad is 90 and had open heart surgery last year. That went well but his heart is still weakening some and he is having some congestive heart failure. His Dr. is very optimistic, but then he is one of those type of Drs. I am well aware he is 90 + but my sister's are further away and not always realizing Dad is aging. It lead to a day of texts and phone calls along the lines of "Talk to someone, the hospital needs to MAKE him better." Oh, ok, I hadn't thought of that. We all have adjustments to make I guess but it is tiring.He is doing well at the present for which I am very grateful. :hug2:It's a very tough place to be. Sending you love, support and patience (because this situation calls for so much more that we often have, and everything seems beyond your control) from across the miles. Thanks so much for the support Lorraine and Sunny. Taking it day by day for now- I really appreciate the kind thoughts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 ... Sending well wishes your way, and I'm sure your father will be happy to see you. You are a wonderful person! Keep smiling! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 ... Sending well wishes your way, and I'm sure your father will be happy to see you. You are a wonderful person! Keep smiling! Thanks, TW! I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Two Thumbs up, blueschica! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Blue, I hope your dad will be, and is able to get better by improving. To you, I've sent well wishes, too. You are welcome, anytime. Edited October 28, 2019 by Derek19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Two Thumbs up, blueschica! Thanks very much Orfie! That banana makes me feel happy for sure! Edited October 28, 2019 by blueschica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Blue, I hope your dad will be, and is able to get better by improving. To you, I've sent well wishes, too. Thank you so much, Derek! I appreciate the good wishes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Sorry to hear about your dad, blueschica. I hope you're both doing okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Sorry to hear about your dad, blueschica. I hope you're both doing okay. Thanks, VT! His heart function did improve enough to go to a rehab facility (which he hates :( ) so hopefully he will be home shortly. Fingers crossed. He is 90, but home is much better for him at this stage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Sorry to hear about your dad, blueschica. I hope you're both doing okay. Thanks, VT! His heart function did improve enough to go to a rehab facility (which he hates :( ) so hopefully he will be home shortly. Fingers crossed. He is 90, but home is much better for him at this stage. Glad to hear that things have improved. Fingers crossed that he'll be home soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :( Good luck blues. Hope everything turns out OK for you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :( Good luck blues. Hope everything turns out OK for you all. Thanks so much, Turbine! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :( Good luck blues. Hope everything turns out OK for you all. Thanks so much, Turbine! Good Luck Blueschica! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'll be off in Pittsburgh for the next few days. My dad has been hospitalized with some heart trouble and we are needed over there. It's hard to tell the level of the situation until we get there so it's difficult. :( Good luck blues. Hope everything turns out OK for you all. Thanks so much, Turbine! Good Luck Blueschica! Thank you, Orfie! ❤ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Gotta disappear for a week or so. Moving mom into a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's and has no idea what's going on. Gonna be a shitshow.Trying to stay positive, and reminding myself that it's for the best, but it's going to be tough. Oh well, such is life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaKWihFs_Q Later, gators. Edited November 9, 2019 by vaportrailer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Gotta disappear for a week or so. Moving mom into a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's and has no idea what's going on. Gonna be a shitshow.Trying to stay positive, and reminding myself that it's for the best, but it's going to be tough. Oh well, such is life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaKWihFs_Q Later, gators. That is so hard. Is it all on you or do you have help? I hope you have help. No one should have to do things like that without support from someone somewhere. I will keep you in my prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thinking of you and momsy and wishing the best for all involved! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Gotta disappear for a week or so. Moving mom into a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's and has no idea what's going on. Gonna be a shitshow.Trying to stay positive, and reminding myself that it's for the best, but it's going to be tough. Oh well, such is life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaKWihFs_Q Later, gators. I'm really sorry to hear this, vt. Hugs to you and your mom and family. My mother in law had Alzheimers for years before she passed away and I feel your sorrow. I hope all goes well with the move. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Gotta disappear for a week or so. Moving mom into a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's and has no idea what's going on. Gonna be a shitshow.Trying to stay positive, and reminding myself that it's for the best, but it's going to be tough. Oh well, such is life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaKWihFs_Q Later, gators. The Best to you and your Mom, VT! Good Luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thanks for the well-wishes, folks! It was hard, but it was the right thing to do and it had to be done. Luckily she seems to be thriving in her new environment. Thank doG.I'm heading back at Christmas to visit with her and hopefully get some work done on the house. Ma was a pack rat! All things considered, we were pretty lucky. My poor neighbour has some horror stories about his mom (Alzheimer's as well). His mom was all set to go into a home when one of his siblings cancelled it (concerned about their inheritance dwindling), which has seriously f***ed things up for that poor family. Getting old blows, but for By-Tor's sake, make sure you have a plan (and a will). I recently saw a stat that claimed 75% of the elderly end up in a home/facility due to an accident, which is a helluva stat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the well-wishes, folks! It was hard, but it was the right thing to do and it had to be done. Luckily she seems to be thriving in her new environment. Thank doG.I'm heading back at Christmas to visit with her and hopefully get some work done on the house. Ma was a pack rat! All things considered, we were pretty lucky. My poor neighbour has some horror stories about his mom (Alzheimer's as well). His mom was all set to go into a home when one of his siblings cancelled it (concerned about their inheritance dwindling), which has seriously f***ed things up for that poor family. Getting old blows, but for By-Tor's sake, make sure you have a plan (and a will). I recently saw a stat that claimed 75% of the elderly end up in a home/facility due to an accident, which is a helluva stat.I wondered how things were going for you. James Dean had the best advice: Live fast, die young, and have a good looking corpse. Getting old is for the birds. I witness your "stat" every day in the senior village my husband is in which has everything for all stages of elderly life (along with skilled nursing for those recovering from strokes, hip/knee replacements, etc.) This is what I got sober for? Edited December 13, 2019 by Lorraine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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