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villager

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16. Vibes and wishes to you from out here in California!

Tue Oct 20, 2015, 11:58 PM

Oct 2015

Our immediate family's first experience of assisted living was when my mom was in one, after having nearly expired -- out of the blue -- a few weeks after my dad passed (somewhat more expectedly).

Instead she "merely" lost one of her legs!

So there was a whole stint in rehab, assisted care facilities, etc.

One sister at home helped do the heavy lifting, and youngest sister and I were constantly heading in and out of town during that period. And bringing the family pug for visits, once she wound up in a "pet friendly" facility! (They were most welcome to visit, they just couldn't stay there!)

I'm glad your kitty cat gets to visit!

We had a Thanksgiving meal there with my mom, that year (bringing her a plate from home).... The whole experience certainly gave me an appreciation of what it was like for those living there....

Take care, BuelahWitch and keep updating us.....!

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Any other DUers living in a nursing or assisted living facility? [View all] BuelahWitch Oct 2015 OP

sounds pretty stable Backwoodsrider Oct 2015 #1

Thanks much BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #3

I had Dad in a nursing 840high Oct 2015 #2

I'm sure your Dad enjoyed it immensely. BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #4

... shenmue Oct 2015 #5

.. BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #6

Love you! n/t Admiral Loinpresser Oct 2015 #7

Love you too! n/t BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #9

BeulahWitch, do you have to re-register to vote at your new location? If so, have you? NBachers Oct 2015 #8

To answer your first question, yes and no BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #10

What beautiful performance art that is! My heart really responds to this one- "Christmas is a Time" NBachers Oct 2015 #15

Yes, such a beautiful song! n/t BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #17

*** NCarolinawoman Oct 2015 #11

Thank you! BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #13

Sending a big hug.. haikugal Oct 2015 #12

.. BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #14

Vibes and wishes to you from out here in California! villager Oct 2015 #16

I will! n/t BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #20

someone is always here on DU for you, BeulahWitch Skittles Oct 2015 #18

Thanks! BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #19

well of course it's whatever is right for each person Skittles Oct 2015 #23

So sorry you are going through this. You have a wonderfully positive attitude Live and Learn Oct 2015 #21

There are some days zalinda Oct 2015 #24

I think maybe you are right. She really seemed to enjoy Live and Learn Oct 2015 #25

The CNAs who worked with her must have loved your grandma BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #26

I Had No Idea... WillyT Oct 2015 #22

.. BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #27