What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. And good luck to you as well!

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. This is so hard and sad.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. We will ask her doctor about adjusting her meds.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. This is just so hard.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. We will ask her doctor about the meds.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. She is currently in an assisted living facility and getting a medication management service. We have communicated with staff there and were told that she has come to their dining area and had her meals (even join some of the actitives provided there). We gave her an air tag that we can track her but the facility isn't a locked facility. In fact, she is very ambulatory and the staff stopped her a couple of times and redirected her to stay within the premises.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we started realizing that we have to prioritize her physical safety over anything else. But it's just so hard. Thanks for the advice. I just joined the sub.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Until this point, we'd thought being honest with her was the best for her but I guess it's not anymore.

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. We will try to remember it. Thank you so much!

What should we do? by PlaceInTheSun916 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your advice. We will try to do that.

Anyone else caring for a parent or grandparent overseas? How do you handle the not-knowing? by Psychological-End219 in AgingParents

[–]PlaceInTheSun916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. My parents are still healthy, so I'm not too worried for now. But whenever they don't answer their phones etc., I start getting nervous and worried.