tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744644943468061471.post992665150148424671..comments2010-11-15T16:19:30.661-08:00Comments on A simple muse: "What am I going to do with my Mother?"Carlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550420633698491490noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744644943468061471.post-52915503409824945482010-11-15T16:19:30.661-08:002010-11-15T16:19:30.661-08:00Carla,
Thank you for sharing this very personal st...Carla,<br />Thank you for sharing this very personal story; so personal, but shared by millions of adult children all over the U.S.<br />IMHO, this is too much for you to tackle alone. Is Christine coming up for Christmas? Ideally, the two of you could go to her together and take her to a prearranged doctor's visit. I would let him know beforehand that your mother has continued to decline since he last saw her.<br />If Christine won't be coming for Christmas, then I would take Mike with you to get her to the doctor.<br />Then, together with the doctor, have him explain to her that she can no longer drive or live on her own. She needs to be in a care facility for her own safety, the safety of others, and your peace of mind.<br />Sending much love and a hug,<br />SusanSusan C.noreply@blogger.com