Great insight, I really enjoyed your celebrating while dealing with the conflicts of dealing with our aging parents. Navigating their wishes while trying to keep your sanity is quite difficult. My mom is allowing us to have cameras at the door, kitchen and living room - which enables us to check in at anytime - unfortunately so many of my friends parents refuse this which leads to my friends scrambling often to discern what is happening to their parents. You have to try to find the balance between allowing them to keep independence while you try to retain clam while over-worrying.
Thanks, Chris. It was really tough to worry about her from afar. She was a crappy mom when I was a kid, but she was MY mom. I'm glad you mom allows the cameras. That must provide some relief. My son has made me promise that I will live with him when I'm old.
Great insight, I really enjoyed your celebrating while dealing with the conflicts of dealing with our aging parents. Navigating their wishes while trying to keep your sanity is quite difficult. My mom is allowing us to have cameras at the door, kitchen and living room - which enables us to check in at anytime - unfortunately so many of my friends parents refuse this which leads to my friends scrambling often to discern what is happening to their parents. You have to try to find the balance between allowing them to keep independence while you try to retain clam while over-worrying.
Thanks, Chris. It was really tough to worry about her from afar. She was a crappy mom when I was a kid, but she was MY mom. I'm glad you mom allows the cameras. That must provide some relief. My son has made me promise that I will live with him when I'm old.