My aunt has parkinson's disease and is in the hospital. She cannot move in her bed without assistance, she cannot walk or even wheel herself in the wheel chair. She wants to go home to her boyfriend, but he dropped her and that is why she is in the hospital in the first place.
2007-10-04 19:14:05 · 7 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
She was trying to get out of the car and her boyfriend was trying to help her. She fell on her back when he dropped her. He is 90 years old. He does not work. He wants to take her home, but did not come into the hospital for training 5 times.
2007-10-04 19:30:44 · update #1
I visit her every day. I cannot take her home with me because I cannot lift her and she is not strong enough to lift herself.
2007-10-04 19:36:13 · update #2
Some partners are not equipped emotionally to take on the responsibility of an illness of a loved one. Whatever the case may be, your aunt does not need to be alone at this time of her life. She needs to be around familiar faces and those that genuinely love her. Might I suggest that you continue to love her, pray for her and provide any help, whether emotional, physical as in care-giving or insuring that she has regular visitation. You may want to invest in quality in-home support services (IHSS) if it is available in your area. Also, your local congregation may be able to provide some relief until you are able to secure some additional help for your beloved aunt. We have no control of the conditions that may befall us in life.....but remember the old adage..."Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" . If all else fails, you may need to consider a skilled nursing facility. But even if it comes to that......please do not desert your aunt. She needs you now more than ever. I am sure you love her as you would not have written seeking assistance. God bless you and I extend prayers to you and your family.
2007-10-04 19:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by memphis belle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is so sad. Parkinson's is tough - if she ever needed that guy for anything it's this. What a bumb - I don't know what state you're in but you do have options. You get a live in nurse or assistant. I have a friend who hired a nice Polish lady to take care of her Aunt right in her home while she was at work and then she took care of her in the evenings. If she has low income and little money - then you should be able to qualify for some kind of assistance. I'd call your local county health department and ask for advice.
2007-10-05 02:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parkinson's is not an STD. How did her bf give it to her? If you mean he refuses to take care of her, it can be a demanding full time job taking care of someone who can't get out of bed, and he does have to work or something. Maybe you can call him and ask that he come to visit her?
2007-10-05 02:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hospital will have a social worker you can talk to. It sounds like she needs more care than she can get at home. They'll tell you her options.
2007-10-05 02:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your family or some relatives could offer to take her in thier home to look after her,also request a home nurse to do regular visits & check ups
2007-10-05 02:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry of on this problem only God will help u in any manner,if your Aunt more life of in own becomings years
2007-10-05 02:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by only kewal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take care of her myself
2013-11-02 00:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by Edwin P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋