What now

[Zippie]

   I spent 5 hours with my mom yesterday making sure some important info. was correct or that she was regestered at the right places, while she can still remember the information. The day started out pretty good but she was very shakie, she said it was her nerves. I told her don't worry this is only so I will have info. recorded in the right places, some of it I don't know. A man at our local DAV is pointing me in the right directions

 We went to the DAV at 10:00 am, sent off for my mom's military medical records, then to the VA hospital, to get her registered there, we were eating lunch by 12:30, then to the bank to make sure I can make decisions for her if need be. All of this done in 4 hours

  I was thinking great, no problems and we are done just go home.....then mom starts having problems. I don't know if it was relief that all was done with out a hitch or what but she just lost it. Why must we loose control of our body functions when we get old. We had stopped and used the bathroom many times in those four hours, Thank God we were at a place were I could just cover her up and take her home. I know how embarrass she was but, it's not like she purposely crapped everywhere. I hope this doesn't stop her from helping me get things in line for when she is really old. From now on she will be bringing a change of clothes like I have ask her to do before. 

   What a day, I have not been able to sleep just thinking about "if this is the bgining What Next"

[strawberryfrost]

Apr. 22, 2009 at 8:03 AM

I'm so sorry for you and your mom.  Is there anyone else who can help you ?