Hi from the UK

[judydawn]

Judy, at least when we are ninety we will be able to use the computer.

Aren't we supposed to forget things by the time we get to ninety Do they have computers in nursing homes

[Thermomixer]

Sorry, who are you      

MrsT works in aged care - I think it is funny, but not really.  Visited there a while ago (Mother's Day) and one of the residents, in her 90s, said that her children were at home with their granparents !!!!  She was having a great time while the kids were with her parents !  She thought her husband was at work that day -he was a dentist!!

MrsT is worried about what will happen if she gets Alzheimers - but I think it would be great in many ways (for me - not those around me !!!!!!)  They are having a fantastic time - none of them are stressed.



BTW - think we have to called them Aged Care Facilities, not Nursing Homes - politically incorrect (as I am always being told !!)

[judydawn]

At my age, being politically incorrect is easy to do.  How about my Mum, she says 'put them away' - how politically incorrect is that from the generation before us

[Thermomixer]

LOL - the stories - one very prim and proper lady in her 90s told MrsT that she was wondering if there were any men around who would like to "do it" with her - she'd already had three that morning.  Her poor son was in the room visiting at the time.     

Sad really, but she obviously was having a great time.   

[judydawn]

As long as no one wants to take her up on the offer Thermomixer  Oh dear, what some of us have to look forward to, either with our parents or ourselves

[cookie1]

Judy, the man in the room next to MIL in the "Aged Care Facility" has his own computer and he is a lovely man.  I'll be happy if I can remember how to use one then.  This gentleman decided after his wife died that with his health problems he should find a good facility and get himself in there. His room is full of bookcases loaded with books. He says he can do what he likes and doesn't have to worry about house work, cooking or washing. A wonderful attitude.
Thermomixer, Mrs T is wonderful to work there, it must be stressful. My MIL would drive an angel up the wall. The people there are mostly very caring.

[Thermomixer]

 it must be stressful. My MIL would drive an angel up the wall.

It certainly has its moments - many of the residents, especially the respite ones for a few weeks can be a nightmare.

My mum went into an aged care facility (it's a village) while she was very fit and able so that she didn't have to worry about gardens, maintenance etc.  Can't see why so many parents dig their feet in - she cooks her own food etc at 83 and is only starting to lose the plot.

[brazen20au]

my MIL is the 2IC in a facility. she's been there forever though it is quite stressful now with new owners who are only out for a profit.

[judydawn]

Luckily for her Karen she must be near retirement age.  With cost cutting in these places, it must be hard for someone like her who can see that their services are just not up to scratch.