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Update on my grandparents

So I finally talked to my aunt about the medical alert bracelet. She said it was a good idea and she would look into it, she was just worried my grandma would take it off and leave it somewhere. She also said that, even though my grandma is aware that her memory is going, she doesn't think anything is wrong with her, so she has been adamantly against having a day nurse or assisted living or anything like that.

My grandfather, on the other hand, is definitely getting worse health wise. He's starting to lose weight and he was already very skinny and I'm sure the seizures haven't stopped.

On top of all this, now I'm worried about my aunt because she is taking on the care of both of her parents by herself. Even though one of my cousins is in town with her (her other daughter lives in North Carolina, they are all in Virginia), I think she feels it's her responsibility. She told me that when she went to the doctor, she found out her blood pressure is really high. She also told my mom that she wishes she had someone to talk to. I told her that she is not in this alone and that I will do everything I can from across the country to help her out. My mom even suggested having some of her sisters go and help out, which I know they will gladly do because they love my grandma as if she was their mother.

So that's about it from here. I guess I need to buy more cookies for you all :)

Re: Update on my grandparents

  • I'm glad that your aunt thought the idea of a medical alert bracelet was a good one. We found that getting a thing and putting on a necklace helped my grandmother. She was already in the habit of putting one on everyday and so that helped.  When she got to the point that she couldn't do that we got a few of them and pinned them to her favorite articles of clothing. By that point she wasn't going out alone anymore so whoever was with her could make sure she had one.

    I'm sorry that your grandfather is getting worse. Hopefully your family will be able to help your aunt out soon.

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  • The website I was telling my aunt about also has necklaces. I think that could work out better because, like yours, my grandma wears more necklaces than bracelets.
  • I would suggest having your aunt take your grandmother on a tour of an assisted living facility. My Mom owns two assisted living facilities in NH and I would say about 75% of her residents didn't want to be moved in there. Taking a tour a lot of times will ease their minds and make them realize it's not as bad as it seems. Sounds like your aunt could really use the help and if they play it up that this would really help your grandfather maybe your grandma might consider it.

    I am sorry you are dealing with this, you don't need added stress on top of trying to get ready for a baby.

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  • I'm glad your aunt was open to your suggestions.  Like EDK said, taking a tour of a facility can help a lot too.  My BFF's grandparents have been in assisted living in various forms for the last 10 years starting with apartment-style living on their own with one meal a day in a dining room.  They've now moved into a fully assisted place due to her grandmother's ailing health and memory problems.  Seeing the original apartment living made me realize that if it becomes necessary for me and DH, it wouldn't be a terrible place.  They had awesome activities, group outings, pools.  

    I've worn Medic Alert bracelets on and off for the last 15 years.  (Really, they should always be on, but... I haven't gotten around to ordering a new one with updated info.  Terrible excuse!)  The last one I ordered (super cheap from an Etsy seller) was the kind like I had as a kid - it took an additional person to take the thing off.  The way the clasping system worked, you needed two hands to easily get it on or off.  This is they type that I could wear all day, sleep in and not feel it.  In fact, I think I'll get off my lazy rear and order another one.

    I'm sorry this is all coming at an unfortunate time.  I hope you can have a fun, relaxing holiday and look forward to Preston's arrival.

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  • Thanks, ladies! My aunt said for the time being she is going to look into a day nurse for them along with the bracelet. It just sucks that they're all so far away but I'm trying not to worry too much. Hopefully, my mom's sisters can help my aunt out as well. That would make me feel a lot better.
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