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My mom is in a nursing home

I try to visit her each weekend. Sometimes it's hard. Those places are so depressing and it's tough seeing her like this. There are days I walk out of there in tears
Same with my mom... but she had her own apt. and had many of her old friends there...bingo daily....wanted her to move out here, but she was just too happy...
@LadyBronte they had that too....just depended what you wanted and could afford..
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
I understand. Here they are separate facilities.
@LadyBronte This facility was all under one management team....
Our option was quite expensive...
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
My grandma refused to ever go to one. She ended up falling and hitting her head one night and dying. At least she was at home like she wanted. 🤷🏼
LyricalOne · F
I'm so sorry. That's got to be one of the hardest things there is.
FoolishLuna · 56-60, F
Oh I am right there with you ... hugs . Anytime you want to talk .. just PM me💞
Take her home with you and take care of her.
@GoldButterfly Sometimes, like with my mother, there was no way to keep her safe. She wouldn't allow any other aides in her house and I could not be on guard 24/7.

Nursing home does not mean nobody cares and it does not mean nobody's heart is breaking daily.
@chuck7882 I am sorry you have to go through this.
FoolishLuna · 56-60, F
I hate when people say this ... do you know how much of a commitment that is. Sorry that just makes me so angry we are already struggling with major guilt. @GoldButterfly
Tatsumi · 31-35, M
Make sure they treat her well. My grandmother went to one, before she died. They mistreated her quite badly. We found out afterwards that a lot of nursing homes are pretty shitty.
I'm sorry you're going through that. Is it Alzheimer's?
@chuck7882 Oh got it. My grandmother is in one but for Alzheimer's.
chuck7882 · 61-69, M
@IAmJess sorry to hear that Jess! I'll keep her in my prayers
@chuck7882 👍
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
But you are to be commended for going. Many people just stop going and let them suffer alone. :(
Oh, I know. I am sorry you are faced with that. It's really tough.
SW-User
I was that way with my Dad. 😭

 
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