tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post678313111419684154..comments2024-02-17T09:50:55.319+00:00Comments on Fun as a Gran: Bit by Bitfun as a granhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-59208627129693666552016-06-02T08:59:19.354+01:002016-06-02T08:59:19.354+01:00I have worked in a nursing home with dementia pati...I have worked in a nursing home with dementia patients and it is truely heart breaking. XGigglesinloveablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065934838436991141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-89035523417412367062016-06-01T16:13:20.018+01:002016-06-01T16:13:20.018+01:00I hate the thought of getting to that stage, I don...I hate the thought of getting to that stage, I don't want to be a burden on my children. In our culture, we don't put our elder folk in care homes, we have to look after them, but it is hard work and at present I am witnessing my mum caring for my dad who has Parkinsons and I can see how much it is draining her, it's like her life is on hold. It's a real tough one, but when it comes to mine or my husbands time, I would like to think we would consider a home as I don't want my children's lives to be on hold. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383107122977546130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-77913087058078071782016-06-01T15:51:07.714+01:002016-06-01T15:51:07.714+01:00That sounds a great compromise and at least the fa...That sounds a great compromise and at least the family have peace of mind.fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-52801278090752140852016-06-01T11:25:49.400+01:002016-06-01T11:25:49.400+01:00My Grandma is 89 and she's recently moved from...My Grandma is 89 and she's recently moved from her house into a flat in a complex. Its basically like a massive hotel but each flat has its own bathroom, toilet, kitchen, living room and bedroom. So while she can still look after her self she can go and get lunch and tea at the food room and there are nurses on hand 24/7 if she's needed them Its such a lovely place for people who can still look after them selves but may need some extra help. Rachel Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864488487292013497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-56281714953548890972016-05-31T06:36:10.599+01:002016-05-31T06:36:10.599+01:00I do not want my children to be burdened with me w...I do not want my children to be burdened with me when the time comes, but I appreciate that in some cultures that is the done thing and to put them in a home would be heavily frowned upon. fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-79354223293239000492016-05-31T06:34:56.710+01:002016-05-31T06:34:56.710+01:00Wow that sounds amazing and really nice for the fa...Wow that sounds amazing and really nice for the family that they were settled and happy. The complex I work in has a day room for various activities. fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-35216502845454733522016-05-31T06:33:25.507+01:002016-05-31T06:33:25.507+01:00Love the idea of a room full of windows, nice once...Love the idea of a room full of windows, nice once the glaucoma starts and you cannot see too well. fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-23967059830543842992016-05-31T06:32:38.528+01:002016-05-31T06:32:38.528+01:00some 85 year olds are young, others not so, hope h...some 85 year olds are young, others not so, hope he has many more years in him yetfun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-65606108566737044552016-05-31T06:32:03.466+01:002016-05-31T06:32:03.466+01:00yes I think close by is a good idea, makes it much...yes I think close by is a good idea, makes it much easier for everybody to make short regular visits.fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-25531125897241774292016-05-31T06:31:26.931+01:002016-05-31T06:31:26.931+01:00I agree it should be discussed while people are st...I agree it should be discussed while people are still of sound mind. Bit like funerals and "in case of coma" accidents. fun as a granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580416781042660045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-76763028521424248912016-05-30T20:35:57.148+01:002016-05-30T20:35:57.148+01:00Never really thought about care homes to be honest...Never really thought about care homes to be honest...IF the time comes then one of us children will look after our parents....well that is the plan but you never know what will happen or if we can cope.<br /><br />But yes definitely homely and one that has been recommended by others. Muslim Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742355816514330228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-72488296582197942062016-05-30T19:57:41.097+01:002016-05-30T19:57:41.097+01:00My grandparents moved into residential flats where...My grandparents moved into residential flats where they had an absolute ball. My nanna was the team captain of the indoor bowls club and my grandad threw regular card game parties. On boxing day the whole family used to go down for a party and the other residents would pop by, they really loved it. My parents have said thats what they would do too and I think I'd quite like it too. I hate the thought of them getting old and I just want them to be happy. Its hard to think about but I guess its something we all have to face eventually xx ghostwritermummyhttp://ghostwritermummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-91140311390115788762016-05-30T19:45:22.696+01:002016-05-30T19:45:22.696+01:00I too would prefer somewhere homely. Lots of activ...I too would prefer somewhere homely. Lots of activities, nice big rooms with lots of windows, I imagine it to be a really bright friendly place. Not sure if it exists though. Scary to think we may not have a choice when time comes round...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537342136305442428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-60103880028323316462016-05-30T19:31:16.618+01:002016-05-30T19:31:16.618+01:00My grandad turned 85 this week. He doesn't loo...My grandad turned 85 this week. He doesn't look or act old. I haven't even thought about the prospect of getting old. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513229337190307371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-41363365103897361762016-05-30T16:19:28.369+01:002016-05-30T16:19:28.369+01:00If my mum ever had to go into care I'd want he...If my mum ever had to go into care I'd want her to be in a place close by but also somwhere that is homely.Joanna Victoria -x https://www.blogger.com/profile/05792107016815785027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067501733237560809.post-25305946423472290492016-05-30T09:30:21.735+01:002016-05-30T09:30:21.735+01:00For me, it's definitely about somewhere homely...For me, it's definitely about somewhere homely. I do wish that people gave more thought to their future plans when they are younger, as there will come a time when you have little say in it xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188638971296568234noreply@blogger.com