WWTBAM Bored

So I finally learn that my Dad slipped on the ice and fell on Christmas Eve. He didn't think he was hurt, so dint say anything to anyone, until the 29th when the bruising and swelling got so bad he couldn't hide it from my Mom anymore. He landed on his wallet area. They went to the clinic and had some xrays done. Nothing is broken, but there in incredible tissue damage.

Dad is on Cumadin, to thin his blood for his heart, so he can only take Tylenol for the pain. The 4 hour gap between doses is bad. He can barely walk, and it is finally an "old man's shuffle" which he has never done before.

His "young' buddy (65) down the road came up and installed a "terlit riser seat" for him, as he can't lower down too far. My Mom is really upset because she has really bad knees, and can't help him too much. She is supposed to go for meniscus surgery in a couple of weeks.

My brother is finally home from holidays, and he lives only about 15 minutes from them. They haven't said anything to him yet, but I amd going to call him and fill him in.

"sigh"

You have my compassion and empathy.

Also - maybe it's not stubbornness, maybe it's something else.

I'm sorry to hear about his fall. I hope he has a very speedy recovery. Call your brother right away!

I's so sorry to hear about this Trish. After dealing with David's stubborn uncle for the last 2 months I can sympathize. (His wife just died - he has no kids - no brothers or sisters left and no will). We're still not sure if he ever got around to signing the will or Power of Attorney the lawyer drafted up for him.

Anyway, I can see your Dad's position. It's very hard at his age to admit any problems. He doesn't want to believe he's getting old and can't just ride out anything that comes his way. All I can recommend is patience and get your brother involved too.

Good luck and my best thoughts are with you.

Love, Mom

ontellen wrote:I's so sorry to hear about this Trish. After dealing with David's stubborn uncle for the last 2 months I can sympathize. (His wife just died - he has no kids - no brothers or sisters left and no will). We're still not sure if he ever got around to signing the will or Power of Attorney the lawyer drafted up for him.

Anyway, I can see your Dad's position. It's very hard at his age to admit any problems. He doesn't want to believe he's getting old and can't just ride out anything that comes his way. All I can recommend is patience and get your brother involved too.

Good luck and my best thoughts are with you.

Love, Mom

That is what I was thinking - not stubborn, but something else.