I had been pondering either finding live in care or respite care for my Mother for quite some time.
Well effective tomorrow - I will have a 24/7 live in care-giver for my Mother. Here is HOPING that it works and the care-giver stays - and they do NOT steal - if my Mother doesn't like them - there just is NO CHOICE at this point. If the 24/7 live in companion does NOT work - then she will need to be placed in a facility until I can walk again and can bear weight on my leg - I cannot even get myself up - so I am not sure how long it will be until I can care for her to some extent - its hard cause I cannot even get her a glass of water - heck I cannot even get myself one!!!!
As you know I am 21 weeks pregnant and have been trying to plan ahead for baby - well yesterday I fell - the baby is FINE (so far touch wood) - but I required 13 stitches in my chin - and broke my knee cap that may require surgery (best case scenario w/out surgery is I am healed in 8 weeks) - otherwise who knows. I cannot do anything for myself - so I too will be requiring home health care- therapy - meals on wheels ect.
What a switch this is going to be. The hospital set up care for my Mother - as there is NO CHOICE but for them to give me help. Too bad - I had to break my knee for them to HELP ME!!!
Wish us luck!!!!
Hugs,
Janet
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