tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post4650895832651697001..comments2023-07-15T00:41:14.426-07:00Comments on Mom,Me and Alzheimer's blog: Retirement Is Scary.karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-54431990220863378432010-02-17T11:39:46.842-08:002010-02-17T11:39:46.842-08:00I just don't know why Brothers are so hard. Hu...I just don't know why Brothers are so hard. Hugs back to all of you and thanks for all the help. And I am So glad that not all retired people hate it. That gives me hope.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-32247944770794397162010-02-17T09:46:17.785-08:002010-02-17T09:46:17.785-08:00Brothers are like that, yes, they are! I could wr...Brothers are like that, yes, they are! I could write a book! But, I will be nice & just offer you big fat (me) HUGS from me.<br />BeckieSewconsulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427879934589715958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-27685230099509026512010-02-17T08:09:00.106-08:002010-02-17T08:09:00.106-08:00My dad retired after working for 32 years at the s...My dad retired after working for 32 years at the same company. He was dead 6 months later of a heat attack. You never know. If you retire, you have to keep active.<br /><br />My brother avoided caring/visiting my mom big time. Now that she's gone, he avoids me. Why are brothers so hard?!citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337184917158798153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-13756432361988259092010-02-17T06:33:34.409-08:002010-02-17T06:33:34.409-08:00My husband was going to retire early and then deci...My husband was going to retire early and then decided to keep working because he really likes his job. <br />Me, I have too many things to do, I just don't have time to go to work! :-)<br /><br />Sorry your brother doesn't help you more with your mom. It is harder than people realize being a care giver. Hopefully your sisters health will improve soon.<br />Hang in there.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-54100289775020875132010-02-17T04:51:47.459-08:002010-02-17T04:51:47.459-08:00Karen,
I know you are extremely busy taking care...Karen, <br /><br />I know you are extremely busy taking care of your mother, but you should really try to take time each and every day to do something you enjoy, weather its reading a book or creating something. Not only will it help with passing the time, but you will find it makes you a lot happier taking the time to take care of yourself. -VVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820981396988839535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-32218185819764161062010-02-17T01:10:56.879-08:002010-02-17T01:10:56.879-08:00I am semi-retired and loving it. I work when I wan...I am semi-retired and loving it. I work when I want to and I wrote a book. I am working on a seminary counseling degree. But may go back to teaching full-time in the fall to secure our finances as my husband can't work now due to his dementia.Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-87685388697612081972010-02-16T19:39:53.964-08:002010-02-16T19:39:53.964-08:00Dear Karen, It's a shame your brother doesn...Dear Karen, It's a shame your brother doesn't find himself able to help you in the care of your Mom. He may regret that someday, when it is too late for him to make amends.<br /><br />I have two brothers, and frankly it surprised me how hard they worked to avoid seeing my Mom; it hurt me terribly, for her sake, even though she no longer knew who they were. I know that some people have a hard time dealing with Alzheimer's, or the elderly in general, but I am tired of hearing that -- they should grow up and realize it is not about them, it's about what our elderly parents or other relatives need.<br /><br />My heart goes out to you. I hope your sister recovers soon and can join with you -- having someone to share the load makes a big difference. I'm glad I have my sister.<br /><br />Hugs -- CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.com