Comments on: When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized – Part 2

By: Letters from Readers: Daughter Worried About Exhausted Caregiving Mom | Tender Loving Eldercare

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:11:13 +0000

[...] a checkup, I would definitely start there. I’ve written about the importance of your mom being both an advocate for your grandmother as well as an “interpreter” at these appointments — for her sake as well as your grandmother’s. While you [...]

By: Your Aging Parents' Anxiety and How it Affects You | Aging Parents Authority

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:19:25 +0000

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By: When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized - Part 1 | Tender Loving Eldercare

When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized - Part 1 | Tender Loving Eldercare — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:21:22 +0000

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When Your Aging Parent Is Hospitalized - Part 3 | Tender Loving Eldercare — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:34 +0000

[...] Oldie may be weak or unable to concentrate fully at discharge time. You should be the “technical interpreter” and be clear about the names of all medications, what they are for, dosages, when they are [...]

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:33:48 +0000

Hi Linda,

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It’s never easy losing a parent.

Your family story WILL help and educate others. I wish you much success with your blog.

By: Linda Abbit

Linda Abbit — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:55:52 +0000

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for the kind words! Glad we are kindred spirits.

I look forward to reading your blog and learning more from you.

My Dad passed away in 2005, and my Mom is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. But I do believe they are proud of what I’m doing. By sharing our family story, I hope to educate and help others in their caregiving journeys.

Thanks again!

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:09 +0000

Hi Linda,

Welcome to the world of blogging and comments.

First off, thank you for coming by my blog and leaving a comment. I’m so glad you did so now I and others can find you.

I love the subject of your blog. I love elderly people and am so thankful for them and the sacrifices they made in their lives to make our lives a little bit easier.

Although both of my parents have passed away, I admire others who lovingly and willingly make room in their homes and in their hearts to tend to their aging parents.

I admire you for what you’re doing and will be following your story as you share your experiences and lessons with your readers.

You’re doing a wonderful thing. Your parents must be extremely proud of you.