OT: thinking positive

I'm trying to think positive since I got some news this evening. My DH's mom has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, and she is almost 80. His dad passed away a couple of years ago from pneumonia at 82, and my mom died from it 7 years ago at 61. Its bringing back sad memories from both of them. I haven't told my oldest son yet, he will be upset. I am going to see her tomorrow morning. I hope she is doing better. She didnt want to go but her breathing was so bad, and my brother in law had to force her to go to the ER. I am sure she is scared too, bless her heart. She just hasn't been the same since my Father in Law passed away, and I know that is what she is on her mind. please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery! Thanks Linda

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Linda C
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Hugs and prayers are being said Linda for you and your family...

Cyndi Anne in Arkansas

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cyndi_sanders

Prayers going your way!

((Hugs)) Shannon

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Shannon

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sandy

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Sandy

Positive thoughts and prayers going your way

Kenda

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Kenda

Prayers are said.

Tammy

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Tam in IL

Update!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My MIL is doing better, and she has to finish her breathing treatments and therapy at a rehabilitation center, aka nursing home. She is still weak, but better than she was. DH's siblings wanted NO part of a nursing home(previous family experiences) , and some family drama erupted as to making that decision...but we worked it out. We are all feeling a little guilty that we should have visited her more often. We were advised by social services at the hospital that she cannot live by herself anymore as she doesn't eat regularly or take care of herself very well, and she is going to need constant care. I think she has dementia or possibly starting Alzheimer's, and I am hoping they will evaluate her condition so we know whats going on. my SIL is going to have MIL move in with her, and while MIL is in the nursing home recuperating, it will give her time to get her house ready to accommodate her. I am hoping this solution is something my MIL will be more comfortable with, rather than staying in the nursing home, which she does NOT want to go to, but she does understand that for now it is temporary for her recovery. Medicare will pay 20 days for rehab, so that's good. Thanks again ladies! Linda

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Linda

Great news Linda that your MIL is on the mend.

I just went through the nursing home debacle in March. The hospital couldn't wait to get my mom out and off to a nursing home to finish recuperating for insurance reasons. My dad was adamant that she not go, because of when his father was in one. I also worked in one as a teenager... the very one that my mom ended up going to. It was very sad and stinky when I worked there as a teenager. Now more patients are being sent there to recoup and for physical therapy like my mom. The conditions have improved tremendously. I was very pleased with how it was run. My mom was there for 3 weeks. Like the hospital they couldn't wait to send her home (for insurance reasons) and that was alright with us.

Lynne

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King's Crown

Linda,

Glad she is doing better... Keep being positive....

Cyndi Anne in Arkansas

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cyndi_sanders

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