Sad Thanksgiving
 

We had to put Mom in a nursing home yesterday. I just couldnt give her the care she needed anymore. Her mind is gone and has no idea who anybody is.

I know it's for her own safety but the guilt is just so bad to deal with. I know many of us will go through this and let me tell ya it's not an easy decision to make.

Sorry just had to tell someone. Thanks.

Joe

Joe,
let me say this...... It boils down to an issue of what is best for her as opposed to what you think that she would want. Her safety and well being are much more important than her perceived desire to be at home. The best that you can do is to visit regularly and often. This will ensure that she is happy and comfortable and that the staff knows that you will be an active part of her routine. If they see you and the rest of the family there alot she will always receive quality care.

Joe,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sometimes the right thing is not the easiest thing to do. God bless you and your family. May you find peace in your decision.

Stan & Lyann

Hey Joe,

I'm sorry to hear that it came to this, but you did the right thing. Your concience may bother you now, but just imagine how you would feel if you left her alone at home for just a minute and god forbid she fell or something. That would be worse. If you cant be there all the time to provide the care she needs, she must be somewhere that she can get it.

If you need someone to talk to, feel free to call.

Hey Joe, I agree with Bruce. sounds like you did the right thing.Sorry to hear about her condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
mike

:( :( :(
MD

Joe,
We wish your family all the best.

Will

Iggy
 

We love you man.......................the boyz are all here for you. Ed

Joe, God Bless you and Mom, as you have told me since Pops heart attack, WHATEVER YOU NEED The Jersey Boyz are ALL here as well as our OSO Family. We love ya bro. Augie, Lisa , Augie Jr. And Samantha

Joe,

I know this was a tough decision, but you did what was best for you and her. To reiterate what everyone else has said, we are behind you 110% as friends and family. You are a class act and my thoughts and prayers are with you!

joe....our thoughts and prayers for u and your family ...we are very sorry if there is anything we can do let us know...all ouf our team and families..
Team Relentless
Stroker

Joe, I feel your pain but you know you did the right thing.

Visit her often and be thankfull she's still around.

Joe,

Even though you may feel bad about it, it was the best possible thing you can do. Less stressful yourself and Nursing homes can give the care 24/7. Hope all continues in a positive direction for you and your family at this time.

DPT

Joe,
We recently has a similar situation with my wifes grandfather. It is tough, for us the thought of putting a WWII hero in a home was almost to much for me to deal with.

Now that is has been a couple of months he is doing much much better than he was before. The medical care he is getting round the clock has helped him. Regardless of the resources, we could have never given the same level of care and expertise he required.

The good news is he joined my in-laws for Thanksgiving and will be spending Christmas day with us as well.

best wishes,
Rick

Most difficult thing I had to do 1 year ago! It is
best for you and your loved one. My mom suffered
from stroke related dementia and is always looking
for her mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Visit often and at different times of the day.:(

Joe,

Our prayers are with you and your family...

Frank
Koolhand

Hi Joe,

I understand it's hard and you may being feeling a little guilt, but it I'm sure you know in your heart that you took care of her for as long as you could!
It's whats best for your mom that matters.

We all hope to live a long Healthy life to the end! Some people are fortunate enough to do that, but the reality is that not all of us will be that lucky!
The best thing that you can do is have your mom in a place that is capable of meeting her ever increasing needs at this point in her life.
Visit her often & she will know that you love her.

God Bless you and your family,

Tom

Joe, We went through the same thing with my wifes grandmother a year ago, it is a very tough decision but for the best. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season