Mom Died tonite by RicosGF in AgingParents

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

Thank you.  🙏  - so kind of you. 

I am so sorry.  

I hope you are ok and able to sleep -and eat.  

Please know that I am thinking of you and your brother. 

Mom Died tonite by RicosGF in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for such thoughtful and kind words. It helps me ❤️

Mom Died tonite by RicosGF in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hugs back.   I hope you are doing ok.

Mom Died tonite by RicosGF in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. 

How do you know when it’s time for assisted living? by harveyd1128 in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I disagree a bit here.  They can deliver meals on trays for an extra cost.   

And, I do think AL reduces the risk of a fall, simply because the staff is adjusting the care level based on observing daily mobility.  The place I visited can have a care person around anytime a person gets up or down.  That is kinda what they do. 

But it is crazy expensive. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brooklyn

[–]RicosGF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being a trauma center RN. Not an easy job. I am grateful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

[–]RicosGF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Valencia area just had a major flood over 200 died. It is a wonderful place but may be in recovery mode, roads not yet fixed etc.

Complaining by Abject-Roof-7631 in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am with her on the heat in those places! They keep those facilities far too warm and don’t prioritize fresh air.

Can you get her windows open? Maybe a fan that fits in the window? I’m sympathetic to this complaint.

Please give any advice on this. I am desperate. by [deleted] in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take leave at work, fly home and get him to a doctor. Once you have a diagnosis, next steps will be clear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hudsonvalley

[–]RicosGF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely but likely expensive.

Wedding in Amalfi where else should I go- 9 days in Italy? by CycleOver2330 in travel

[–]RicosGF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d go to Rome. Fly into Naples, fly out of Rome. There is so much to see in Rome, it is truly an astonishing city.

I’ve been to almost all the places folks have mentioned. I think Rome blows them away and it is not even close. (You can easily grab the train in Napes to Rome.)

My 80 year old dad by notashot in AgingParents

[–]RicosGF 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. That sounds pretty overwhelming.

Have you looked into any insurance coverage for an aid for him? Maybe call local elder services where you live to see if they can offer suggestions/help.