concerns for the elderly

[gate]

Please pray for my mom and dad. Mom has ahlzeimers and is having physical complications and my dad is trying to tend to her needs. They have been married for 63 years and he will not consider putting her in a nursing home even with the children's help he is overwhelmed and stressed to the limit.

[eggbeater]

Please pray for my mom and dad. Mom has ahlzeimers and is having physical complications and my dad is trying to tend to her needs. They have been married for 63 years and he will not consider putting her in a nursing home even with the children's help he is overwhelmed and stressed to the limit.

My Aunt took care of my Uncle to the end of Ahlzeimers my CZs helped when they were not at work it is as you say overwhelming .

Talk to your Dad and get out side help to come in and give all of you a break ,
If it is only a few Hrs a day .God Bless your Family.

[betmac]

Gate, I know your Dad is close to Superman with all the love he uses in being caregiver for that precious wife suffering from medical problems along with her Alzheimers. God must have been holding his hand for a long while. He has a task that is monumental in caring for that precious Lady and does fulfill his duties amazingly. I understand his determination and unwilling decision to give up her care to others , especially with 63 years together. Realistically , some times the Alzheimers care itself becomes too much for one person to safely accomplish. God's love is there for the two of them and you Children. I am sure it would be a blessing if your Dad could accept some outside assistance before he faces illness himself with such stress. You all are in our prayers and prayers are mighty.

[gate]

Thank you so much for showing your concern and your prayers. We have gotten home health for 4 hrs. a day, but it passes so quickly and there is so much left to do. The days are long and full. The golden years are not always golden. God is good and he will provide the strength and help Dad needs to be there for Mother. Thanks again for listening.

[mbh76437]

I understand the stress you all are dealing with. I have taken care of my mother who was ill for long time. I will be praying for you and your mom and dad and siblings. Prayers are strong and God is always there.

[spinmember]

GATE
I am praying for you and all your family and I know that things are not good with your mom right now. But please know that many are thinking of you and praying for your mom and all of the family.

[akaElizabethG]

I will pray for you. My grandmother is taking care of my grandfather in much the same situation, so I know what you are going through.

[gate]

Update: Mom had to be put in the nursing home after getting very sick, couldn't keep food down. Now she,s in the hospital and things are looking very bad for her. She is totally bedfast and vomits her totally liquid diet up everyday. I love her very much but, heaven will be a much better place for her than this. I will accept what GOD,s plan is.

[Miss Mally]

I am praying for you both.

[Ranger]

I am so sorry--gate--a lot of us know what you & yours are going through as we are or have already gone through it. All of you are in our prayers--may God have mercy.

[go2momteam]

Gate,

Pianoman and I know exactly how you feel. His mom has Alztimers too and his dad has been caring for her for several years now on his own. We check on them as often as possible and try to help him take care of her. But it is very hard. Pm's dad is 81 and his mom is 72. It is very hard to know what to do to help. We do a lot of praying.

Good luck and keep your faith, because that is what is going to help you through this the most.

God Bless and I will be sure to say a prayer for your whole family, because it is hard on everyone.

Wendy
go2momteam

[tishjoe]

I Am So Very Sorry For Your Loss And Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All...i Know How Much You Loved Her And How Much Your Father Loved Her And Still Loves Her....if There Is Anything At All, Do Not For One Second, Hesitate To Call....if You Need Any Help With Your Father Or With "anything" You Know How To Get Me...we Love You All So Very Much And I Know God Is With Her As We Speak....t&j

[gate]

Thank you all, this is very hard, but I have the assurance of knowing where she is. Mom is whole again! Thanks so much for all the prayers and support. May GOD bless you all.