tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post7798437703022118023..comments2023-10-20T04:52:34.327-05:00Comments on Through the Eyez of Denimflyz: denimflyzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04737448177805751756noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-3675348997029671522013-09-08T19:48:01.819-05:002013-09-08T19:48:01.819-05:00Oh Vicki, my heart goes out to you. I have walked ...Oh Vicki, my heart goes out to you. I have walked the same path you are right now with Mom and now my father in law. Many of the issues you talked about (guardianship, Medicaid and getting your Mom on the proper meds) all are necessities. The Eldercare lawyer will help you so much, ours did the Medicaid application for us and explained every step of the way. Paydown of their funds is key, down to $2000, that doesn't include their house or cars though. Your Dad might qualify for a $2000 pension if he was a veteran and served at least 60 days during a war or conflict. That helps a lot with nursing care. I blogged about it when we were going through it with Dad Tilton. Your Mom would qualify too as the spouse for a smaller amount. Thank you so much for coming by Granny Mountain and leaving me words of comfort... Joy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-45096891940670334512013-08-25T11:24:21.638-05:002013-08-25T11:24:21.638-05:00Glenda,
I am not sure how I do it, or if its just...Glenda, <br />I am not sure how I do it, or if its just pure insanity. Its very hard on me to see both parents decline in mind and body, but that is just the way it is. I am now in a situation as to decide whether its best to keep dad in the care facility or bring him home. He is a very bad fall risk, will not take his medications without you making him do it. He has dementia issues also, is very bull headed and wants mom to wait on him, which will not work with her dementia issues also, so I am getting ready next week to discuss this with the social worker at the care facility and possibly his doctor as to what to do next There are stipulations as to bringing him home for home health and he does not want the help, so I am also discussing possible guardianship of both parents so they have no say so in the matter. Something I do not take lightly. <br />I am just taking it on a daily matter. But I am also being told that I either get a handle on the matter or something else may crop its head up like an outside guardian if I cannot get it under control as the attorney told me, especially with working in the state Medicaid system, where you are told what to do and if its not done, the State will step in and take over.<br />Thank you for your support and readership, I love it.<br /><br />I denimflyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737448177805751756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-53756436977043817032013-08-25T05:01:38.585-05:002013-08-25T05:01:38.585-05:00Vicki, I don't see how you manage all you do ...Vicki, I don't see how you manage all you do with your folks to see after. What a tangled mess when people get old and sick. There must be some easier way to deal with it, but I don't know what that could be.<br /><br />Glad to hear the tomatoes are beginning to ripen. When is your first frost date....I have no idea how much longer you have with the garden?<br /><br />Have a peaceful Sunday and I hope a very good week ahead.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-87113669296703212052013-08-22T07:42:53.506-05:002013-08-22T07:42:53.506-05:00I've given in. Tomorrow I shall buy a few Kilo...I've given in. Tomorrow I shall buy a few Kilos of tomatoes and begin to prepare my winter stores. I just can't wait for mine to ripen, as all the Aubergines will be getting seedy inside. Of course as soon as I buy some, my own will ripen... What can one do!!!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-70624659331821701252013-08-21T18:58:41.149-05:002013-08-21T18:58:41.149-05:00I love your new home! I love your new home! Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947599876960559348.post-44822724660667987172013-08-21T15:54:48.384-05:002013-08-21T15:54:48.384-05:00Dear Vicki ~ How nice to read such a nice long new...Dear Vicki ~ How nice to read such a nice long newsy post. Seeing your header with your new home once again just makes me feel so happy for you. Your own nice place away from the all the crap you were having to put up with at the last place.<br /><br />Glad you are starting to see tomatoes turning red. Success in spite of all you've been going through this year.<br /><br />I'm also glad to read that the med your Mom is on is doing well for her.<br /><br />I sure hope things will get sorted out for your Mom and Dad soon and that you get some much needed help with them.<br /><br />So, you're going to make a quilt. Way to go!<br /><br />I sit here smiling because you are in a much better place. I'm sure you're still getting used to it and the whole different atmosphere.<br /><br />Love and hugs to you dear Vicki ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com