Posted on 04/11/2006 4:48:24 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
I'm glad you got checked out and are okay, lysie. And that you're going to get a break. It's about time.
Today my mother and I shopped for a couch for her family room and will go again next week. My dad is seriously depressed; I think as a result of all the medication he has to take since his stroke. He's breaking my heart a little bit right now.
Aleve actually helped me get through the day; that and Mr. Peach had a long talk (ahem, lecture) with me about introducing new exercises to my routine and how to take that a little more slowly now that I'm not a youngster :-)
So glad to hear the news that you checked out okay, Lysie.
I am assuming respite care means temporary until a full time opens up? And now the other relatives are volunteering to help. I think I'd count on the respite care more.
Sorry to hear of your Dad's depression, Peach. My Dad suffered from periodic depression all his life (it runs in his family) but it got worse as he got older when he no longer was as active. It was very sad - I know what you mean.
I'm sure there are forged Social Security cards and numbers, but if the laws were enforced, then the employer or the potential employee would have to work it out with the government (which might not be too fun for anyone.) If it was incorrect, then I would think the potential employee would straighten it out so that they can receive their money from SS when they retire.
I don't think there is any one big resolution to the immigration problem, but I don't want to clog this thread with my theories. :)
Thanks, MNbelle. Between aging, health issues and medication I think it's difficult for 70+ folks to battle depression sometimes. I'm forming a battle plan though :-)
What is your battle plan, Peach?
I'm glad that you are going to get a break, my FRiend. And I'm glad that other people are stepping up.
We've got to talk about thresholds, though... quitting breathing is pretty extreme. It's all about setting appropriate boundries... as in... "IF YOU DO THAT AGAIN? THE DUCK DIES!!! While holding a whisk...
Or something reasonable... 8>)
/johnny
/johnny
My dad (stepdad) is big into family so I've called his son to come here and play golf; I'm taking him to lunch and my husband has arranged a round of golf at the second oldest golf course in the country which is right in town. That's for this week. My mother is going to talk with him about depression and medication and see if he'll take an anti-depressant. He can't get off the pills he's on because they are saving his life but they are also causing the depression. At the least, we know his doctor very well and he specializes in geriatric care and we going to gently tell him how much we miss his cheery smile and wonderful story telling and that we want to help. That's for next week and the rest is being formulated. Any suggestions cheerfully accepted.
And I know the golf might sound kind of stupid, but he really loves/adores golf. His son is so busy he doesn't get here but a few times a year so my dad will enjoy seeing his blood son. My dad also really likes my husband and has wanted to play this old golf course so my husband made some phone calls and found someone who has an in there. Besides, I believe that fresh air and exercise helps with depression, as well as being with people we love.
Thank you, Johnny.
If golf works, it works. Never argue with success.
For me, cooking, grinning, and gardening, and threatening innocent ducks. ;>)
Prayers continue.
Find a reason to laugh. It's contagious.
/johnny
LOL. I hear you. Cooking and swimming works for me. Everyone has been depressed at some point in their lives but as family I hope we can do something to help. He married my mom when she had four little kids (my dad left us when I was 8); not many men would take on 4 kids and care for us as his own.
When I was a teenager and he got mad at me I'd go up to him (and he's very tall) and say "Well, you married us, buster."
He still busts a gut telling that story.
Great news, Dear, now don't slip back! Enjoy the weekend!
Love him in the time left, make it joyful as it can be (I approve of slapstick comedy, if required), and let Our Father handle the details.
/johnny
It's time someone else in her family stepped up to the plate for her care. It's not right that you and G carred the full burden of her shenanigans. Now you can do what YOU and G want to do WHEN you want to do it.
:^P
Naww, just kidding. I have a lot of fun on the golf course, especially if I don't keep score too much. Sorry to hear about your dad Peach, keep us posted as to how it turns out.
lysie, I've been having 'puter problems and not around much....seems I've missed some big developments with your MIL, but reading here at least it sounds like things have calmed down some....a respite care solution discovered..?
Anyway, glad you are hanging in there.
He does not suffer fools well, does he?
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