When I read the article by Jonathon Hardcastle-Caring for the Elderly, it clearly reminded me of my mother Willie M. Stevenson. She was a very Independent Lady but having a terrible fall at the age of 81 was shocking.
Mother’s life was totally changed with one horrifying accident she lost her independence. Mom’s accident left her dependent on our entire family, friends and a staff of nurses, therapist and doctors. We were all needed to care for her twenty four hours a day for fifteen months.
Mother wanted to stay home instead of living in a facility. For the family this was very challenging. That’s why Jonathon’s article (Caring for the Elderly) was so appealing to me, especially when it came to the difficult task of hiring nurses that stayed with her around the clock. Nurses needed for medical care and companionship.
by: B. Stevenson
No comments:
Post a Comment