Posted on 07/27/2012 5:38:33 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
if that’s what you want
No, I have a demented co-worker (just became full-fledged) that I don’t know what to do about either.
You’re just going to have to ask for Grace in the matter. That’s what I’m doing.
I think.
Piss off yourself. You were about to shoot someone elses dog, off your property, because your dog attacked it. Your dog’s “territory” does not extend to the street outside your house. If you had shot that dog in the street, his owner could have sued you and won, and you might have faced criminal charges as well. You are lucky your mom stopped you and your neigbor intervened.
Read the first 6 words of your first post to this thread. Jerk.
I understand what you wrote here.
And you are right. ‘Pod.
Gosh and I thought you were going to tell us you shot your mom ...nah just joshing. It is tough when our parents get to the point that they aren’t functioning well. Glad you could vent here. Also glad you and your dog and your folks are okay. (Of course you could always shoot the neighbor....oh wait never mind)
Definitely tests the “until death.” I am in my 40s and working on my living will so my son will be prepared when the day comes.
I almost can't stand to be with my in-laws because all he does is says "what?" and all she does is scream at him.
It's really pretty sad.
Write it all down - it’s your masterpiece screenplay.
So why didn’t you tell all the other folks on the thread who offered advice to piss off? If you post a story on a forum, you are going to get comments. If you can’t take a little constructive criticism in the mix, don’t go fishing for sympathy.
BTW, I do have sympathy, my dad is also dealing with senility. I should have started out by acknowleging that. I wish you well.
I am so sorry you have to be going through all of this.....it is tough when you have to parent the parent....
Good Idea on power of attorney.....
I am so sorry you have to be going through all of this.....it is tough when you have to parent the parent....
Good Idea on power of attorney.....
Yes, I have issues with my own father with dementia (He says he's "demented".) living with my family at this time. We have trouble getting him to bathe, he eats food directly from the serving dishes (and then it's all "his") and several other issues you'd have with a 5yr old...but that is the thing I need to remember, too. He has stood by me for most of my life and I am grateful for that.
But I have my own life to live and I don't want to sacrifice it just yet.
I feel sorry for your parents. Because you are a jerk. Just call Social Services and walk away. Your parents are probably better off alone in some nursing home.
Did your Idiot mother put up with you during your teen years.......
Nothing “prepares” one for the turns in life. I have been the child, the child parent of my parent, and now the child mother of my child parent. Not fun for any of us.
Not advice, but a suggestion: Talk to an attorney who handles probate and estate planning about a conservatorship for both your parents. If you/your spouse/siblings aren’t up to the task, you might want to look into a public guardianship. They’ll be able to determine whether your mom is capable of handling things, and if not, they will. Best of luck.
Trust me, YOU will be there one day. Better keep your words sweet, you just might have to eat them.
That “demented” father raised you right!
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