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You would probably be sharing a room with someone else, and would only have space for a few things besides your clothes. Knowing you would never be going home again, what would you not like to lose

2007-11-13 02:25:04 · 27 answers · asked by suzyQ™ 5 in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Senior Citizens

Note to Happylady216 - you made me tear up for sure! I wish you and your husband well. Love can be seen in many forms can't it?

2007-11-15 02:12:50 · update #1

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I had to put my father in one and this is what we learned. The Patience's roam into other room's so don't put any thing you can't live without in your room. I got my father a comfortable chair for him or his guest could share. I got a cheap wrist watch from Walmart that I could replace if it got lost. I try to always get the same style with big numbers. I also put his name on it, got him a TV and remote with his name put on it. I got him a wall clock that was plastic in a bright color with battery's. I got him a wall board to keep Family pictures and Cards, keep it updated. No glass frames! I also got a comforter for his bed. Make sure it is machine washable. Put his name on it at the edge so the launderer can see it. I also bought him snacks for the week and diet free caffeine free drinks. I also bought him a small refrigator to keep it in to share with the room mate, but he tried selling the drinks to the patcene and since they had no money ,he would give it to them .Some of them were not allow to have these drinks. The nurse put it in a locked storage room. She now hands it out to Dad each day.I told her to put her drinks in the refrigerater too. Now when I go to visit, the nurses seem to adoped Dad and sit on their break in a comtable chair ,watch tv with him and visit with him ,giving him more company. He loves them.Oh yes ! Don't forget to put their names in their clothes and shoes. I also got a decoration to put on the outside of the door so he could find his room easier.Take a picture of his glasses and watch and jewery so the nurses can reconize it when it goes missing. The patiece are not theives they just get mix up some timesand carry things off to their room. Also some favorite magazines or books. A bird feeder out side the window. One of the best thing I got for Dad is a tower fan with a timer at walmart, It Keeps the air circulating and smells away. Since his bed is beside a wall, I got him a body pillow to keep him from bumping into the wall while he sleeps.These are not expeseve things ,I bought them gradully ,but so nice for him.I know you asked what I want but this is about what you are allowed. Sorry about the spelling the check don't seem to work.

2007-11-13 03:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Livelife 5 · 7 0

I would definitely let them move in with me. Children should look at there parents and be pound to take care of them until there last days. Some children don't have the opportunity to be with there parents at all, I know its lot of work, but think about it. Its better to have your love ones care for you than some strangers because you know you are going to take care of them 100%. If they need medical attention, you can always get a nurse to assist you. I work in a nursing home/assisted living and it was very expensive there, and they had there own apartments, but over 95% of them wish they could be with there families more often then they were. A visit is nice but having love ones around more often is better.

2016-05-22 23:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Just have to comment to livelift. I have worked a lot of years in assisted living and nursing homes as director of nursing. Your suggestion are the best I've seen.
Myself, I'd have to be able to take at least one of my dogs or I'd stay home and we'd all go to the hereafter together.
I do know that often this is a good move for some after the adjustment. In a really good home (not necessarily an expensive home) the staff have a lot of patience and are kind. With a new shift every 8 hours the folks taking care of you are fresh and not worn out like over taxed family can become. Because they don't remember you in better days and are not family, often they are able to provide a kind of emotional support that is impossible for family to provide.
Probably because of my profession and the history of Alzheimer's in my family, I've given this some thought. If I needed 24 hour personal care, I'd prefer to have paid care staff. My mother had Alzheimer's. It can really stress an entire family. I wouldn't want that for my children nor grandchildren. I have asked them to be sure I can have a dog. Also a nice window to see some cows, horses, pastures if possible. I've also asked that they bring in some of my favorite foods.

2007-11-13 12:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4 0

My photo albums would probably take up too much space. I have put a lot of them on my computer but would have to invest in a laptop and transfer them. I hope that this day never comes but if it does, my wish is that I will be able to cope with everything.

2007-11-13 04:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 2 0

My husband is currently going through terminal cancer. He was able to do a little job a few months ago, his last job, and he spent the money on a special toilet seat I had always loved but was always too thrifty to buy for myself, it has seashells and fish in plastic. I would take that. I would be assured to be reminded of his love for me several times a day for the rest of my life.

2007-11-14 14:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by happylady216 3 · 3 0

Poison. I would rather die than go into a nursing home. My father spent a short time in several homes and I have seen enough to know that MOST of them are hell on earth.

2007-11-13 03:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Rocky 4 · 4 0

My family photographs, a pile of favourite books, laptop computer with wireless broadband access. Lots of nice clothes (can't let the standards slip !) and toiletries. And a mobile phone and charger. That would do , I think ! Oh yes, and a supply of ear-plugs. Can't sleep with others around me snoring !

2007-11-13 02:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Stella 6 · 5 0

My picture albums, some mementos from my travels, and my address book. My laptop, I am addicted to it now. A TV if it wasn't in the room already. A recliner chair.

2007-11-13 11:20:39 · answer #8 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2 0

A large supply of Jim beam

2007-11-13 12:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by gggggg 6 · 2 0

Family picture album, wedding ring, favorite pillow, list of phone numbers and addresses, television, books.

2007-11-13 04:36:28 · answer #10 · answered by Miz D 6 · 2 0

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