Goodland Star-News / Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5 Abigail I Have Worked in Assisted Living for Do for Her Mother
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The Goodland Star-News / Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5 abigail I have worked in assisted living for do for her mother. Get the assistance AN ANGEL IN MINNESOTA with housekeeping, meal preparation, Assisted living five years. Without feeling guilty, I she needs and ignore the “well-mean- DEAR MOTHER: Please accept giving meds, bathing, and trips to the van buren placed my 79-year-old mother, who ing people.” But first of all, take her my deepest sympathy for the tragic doctor, pharmacy, grocery shopping, had similar problems, in the facility. car keys away from her. If she gets lost loss of your daughter. Your letter car- etc. And all for a minimal co-pay for Mom’s best The stimulation and support of others and doesn’t remember what she’s do- ries a strong message, and I’m pleased any visit to provide the needed care. •dear abby not only added to her life, but helped ing in the car, she can no longer drive to share it. Read on: — DIANE IN INDIO, CALIF. her feel she had a better life. She was safely on the roads. DEAR ABBY: Since I’m dealing DEAR DIANE: For some people living solution free of her prior stresses. I have seen My 18-year-old daughter, Lynae, with similar issues as that daughter in — not all — that’s a viable alternative. DEAR ABBY: Please allow me to cooking, cleaning and paying bills. hundreds of cases of improved was killed by a woman with dementia New York, it occurs to me that she Families who are interested should offer my support to “Wants What’s Relief from these burdens will cause lifestyle, less depression, and more almost five years ago, because no one might not know that in many places — check with the local office on aging, Best for Mom in New York,” the her to relax and think more clearly — happiness and fulfillment in assisted wanted to interfere with her driving and with many insurance programs local senior centers, the Visiting Nurse woman whose mom is in her 70s. The and her socialization will increase. living. That daughter needs to know privileges. Lynae was two days away supplementing Medicare — various Association, their Medicare supple- mother’s friends think she is “too Her nutrition will improve, and she she’s doing the right thing. — from starting college. She had her services are available that can help to mental insurance provider, Meals on young to be in assisted living” despite will receive the proper dosage of her MICHELE B., ROSELAND, N.J. whole life ahead of her. But because maintain individuals in their homes. It Wheels, and local transportation com- the memory problems she’s having. prescribed medications — at the right DEAR MICHELE: Thank you for no one had the guts to take a firm stand, might be less expensive and more sat- panies to inquire if they provide free As you suggested, talking to them times. On some level, her mother the helpful input, and for sharing your my daughter never had a chance. isfying for all concerned to try this al- or low-cost transportation for seniors is a great idea. But she should empha- knows her memory is slipping. Anxi- personal experience. Now read on for Abby, please urge family members ternative before going to assisted liv- to get to doctors, pharmacies, markets, size to these friends that what she’s ety over that, as well as her responsi- more: to do the “right” thing when they re- ing. etc. doing is in her mother’s best interests. bilities, causes more anxiety and more DEAR ABBY: Please tell “Wants alize that elderly members of their In my case, the insurance company It’s relieving her of the burden of memory loss. What’s Best” to do what she needs to families need help. — MOTHER OF provides a care provider who helps TUESDAY EVENING JULY 15, 2003 WEDNESDAY EVENING JULY 16, 2003 6 pm 6:30 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 6 pm 6:30 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 History Detectives (N) $ Flashpoints U.S.A. (N) $ P.O.V. $% News Being Business BBC World History Detectives (N) $ Six Wives of Henry VIII The first two wives of Henry News Bless Me, Business BBC World 2 PBS % % Served Rpt. News 2 PBS % VIII, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Father Rpt. News ((( “While You Were Sleeping” (1995, Comedy) ((* “Days of Thunder” (1990) Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall. A “Ground- (( “Miss Congeniality” (2000, Comedy) (PA) San- (:15) (( “Miss Congeniality” (2000) (PA) Sandra Bullock. 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