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I will be going back to the USA in order to help take care of my father until he recovers more from a stroke he recently had. My mother is a bit too old and feeling inadequate in being able to do this job by herself.
He has been doing fine, but I need to spend some time back home. I probably will help them enough to get them going again as he isn't in too bad a shape, so it could be for just a month or two after I clear out of here, and maybe return when they get tired of me. :-) I shall see about that as we play it by ear.
So long for awhile!
-Kurt
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Timothy Bailey
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My prayers go out to both your parents.
I see you reside in Thailand; I spent 2 wks in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya exactly one year ago; absolutely loved it.
Again best wishes go out to your parents.
"You don't have to be faster than the lion....
just the guy running next to you.." -anonymous
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reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
I also have a sister and her husband living in their area that can help a lot, and has done well so far. Unfortunately, they are too busy to do enough I think. But I am confident overall this will all work somehow.
My parents might be looking to move sometime for better access to care, but they really don't want to leave their nice home right now.
But anyway, my parents don't own a computer or have internet service. And I am inclined to not change that for at least some time. There are internet places for money transfers and such, but I won't be doing much audio experimenting there. I won't have the time I am sure. I might need to drive both parents around town for them and help with their money matters and hospital and PT bills, etc.
I guess I then have a job! Or they might just refuse my help in short order and tell me to go back. Living together will be tough for all of us. Sometimes less is more. But not so for the short run I think.
-Kurt
Family aging can become overwhelming especially if your an only child. With a minimal effort you should be able to find many avenues of counsel and help in your area. Depending on their needs there can be a great deal to cover at first.
The one thing I kept forgetting is that they don't want to be a bother and simply asking them what they may need may not be enough.
If your dealing with outside care document everything, take nothing for granted. Start files on every organization, Doctors, and care givers. File all emails and phone records. Take note, date and time of verbal orders. You and many others may never need this amount of detail information but if you do it will be invaluable. Care of the aged is a lightly regulated industry of angels and a few villains so be thrifty with your trust.
Most importantly, don't forget to take care of yourself!
Sending good thoughts.
Kurt,
Sorry to hear the news. My father in law had a stroke about 4 months ago, and after months of rehab, just went back home last week. Send me an email if you would like some information about our experiences with the recovery. It takes patience on the part of everyone involved.
Mark
In your noble effort!
and Bon Voyage, Kurt.
Vbr,
Sam
What part of the U.S.? Maybe there are some nearby inmates who can loan you a listening room when you need it.
Its payback time. I did this for my parents. My dad was diagnosed with alzheimers and I moved in to assist. What I anticipated being a short stay turned into a long one. At some point many of us become the parent to our parents.
they could have known one another. I guess there's no perfect outcome...
nt
Good luck Kurt, hope all goes well.
Perhaps it's happened since you left but we now actually have internet connections in several areas of the US so you might be able to still keep in touch. Yes, they are probably slower and less reliable than what you are used to but still and all..
Regards, Rick
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