Missing my mom
My mom has dementia and she fell a couple of months ago fractured her pelvis and was in the nursing home for a couple of months for rehab. She did come home but we felt she needed more care than what I could give her. It’s just been me and my mom since my dad passed away in 2002. I’m so full of guilt for putting her in a home. She seems to be adjusting very well so far. I just feel so alone without her. I live with her, so now I will have to find a new place to live. I’m not married and have no kids. I don’t work because I myself have many health issues. It’s just me and my cat. I’m so scared and feel so alone. I know mom is safe and being taken care of. I don’t know what to do with myself now.
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So sorry about your Mom. You did the right thing to make sure she has the care she needs. Glad she is getting settled in. Do you have a case worker or social worker who could help you? Maybe a referral to a counselor? Do you have any hobbies? Do you go to church? Is there a community center you can go to? Hugs. 💜
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contact your state’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Maybe they can help you. 💜
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Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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