If you remember from an old post we were trying to sell moms van with an wheelchair lift. We did it. It sold this week. Now hope we don't need it. If hospice stops coming I might wish I had it back.But there is two services which I have used before to transport mom. And they don't cost that much so I will call on them again if needed.
On another note the aid brought mom some hospital gowns to wear. Mom will not lift her arms anymore . So we have to pull them up to get her washed, dressed or undressed and it hurts her. She holds them so tight next to her chest.I have to admit the hospital gowns make things a lot easier but I hate her wearing them. She used to wear pants all the time so every morning I would tug them up over her legs and down to change her than my sister said lets start putting her in skirts. Great idea . Only had to pull them up in the morning and down at night. The rest of the day we just lifted her skirt to change her. Shame on us . Lifting mom's skirt. But now it is hospital gowns. Like I said I hate her in them but they are so much nicer to work with. Time for bed. Night all.
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Congratulations on selling your van. The hospital gown sound logical.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably more comfortable for her, but I know what you mean about just seeing her in it all the time. When I had my knee replacement surgery, I went to the hospital with several pretty gowns. Never was allowed to put them on because of the ease of the hospital gowns for my care.
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I know you must like her dressed the way she used to but I think it is the right thing to do for her and you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your getting help as often the caregiver needs help if they don't get any support.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to sell the lift..wishing you courage and peace.
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Good to hear the van sold! I agree with what Papa said, comfort and convenience is the way to go......
ReplyDeleteHugs,
early last year, one of the very difficult changes I had to accept was that it was time to stop putting regular clothes on mom. It had become difficult and also the messes were increasing, so with much sadness I took sleep gowns and cut them up the back, put them on and pin at the neck. I also put her robe on backwords when she is up in her wheelchair. It made things easier and I new it would be getting worse, which it did, so I am glad I finally gave in and dealt with it proberly, for both her and I.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you sold the van. :-)
ReplyDeleteEven though you'd rather have your mom dressed like before this sounds a lot better and easier for both of you and I think you did the best thing.
I am enjoying the ease of using the hospital gowns. Great idea Donna have for cutting her own gowns up the back. I am going to do that too.
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ReplyDeleteYou are farther along on this journey than I, and I admit it is difficult for me to read of the challenges you face. At the same time, I'm always so encouraged by your calm acceptance and by the way you meet each new difficulty. God bless you.
Hello Karen,
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We haven't gotten to the point you are with your Mom. I know that it will get here for us one of these days. Of course, Elbert doesn't know how to dress himself but the staff at Magnolia handles that very well. I just don't think I could manage pulling and tugging several time a day to change and change again, not at my age. You are amazing, God bless.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful the van got sold!
ReplyDeleteYou know they have such pretty hospital gowns that are trendy for maternity wear maybe they have something you could use. Just so she looks pretty or are they disposable. I think I would be sad to see the plain hospital gown too.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to see some of what I am talking about just google designer maternity hospital gown Some of them look like summer dresses almost
If the gowns make your life easier & her comfy, that is all that matters. Glad you were able to sell the van.
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Have a lovely weekend.
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Thanks everyone I am going to find the website for pretty hospital gowns. Mom always like dressing nice.
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ReplyDeleteHappy St Patricks Day to you too.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on selling the van. I'm sure somebody is very happy to have found it.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand your feelings on the hospital gowns. My mom always took great pride in coordinating her outfits and looking nice. As the disease progressed it became harder and harder to keep her looking nice. Sometimes I felt so guilty but then I would remind myself that she was no longer aware of her wardrobe and the most important thing was that she was clean and comfortable. You are a wonderful daughter.
Hi Karen.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are well and wish you a happy St Patrick's Day tomorrow. Please email your address to Deborah@FairfieldHouseNJ.com so I can pop your card in the mailbox tomorrow. It's all written and stamped. Thank you for participating in the post card exchange. I often think of you and your mother -- you are in my prayers.
Deborah
Those gowns are great.
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