My Grandmother - broken hip
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My Grandmother - broken hip
Think some good thoughts for my Memere - she fell and broke a hip last week. We thought she was doing pretty good but the Doctors are now concerned about her heart and her kidneys are starting to fail.
She is 103 so problems are not totally unexpected. It's kind of sad though - she just recently went into a nursing home and we were hoping that move would prevent something like this. But my grandmother was too proud to use a cane or walker. Not the nursing homes fault - at least she was not left alone in her old apartment with a broken hip for who knows how long - that would have been horrible.
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She is 103 so problems are not totally unexpected. It's kind of sad though - she just recently went into a nursing home and we were hoping that move would prevent something like this. But my grandmother was too proud to use a cane or walker. Not the nursing homes fault - at least she was not left alone in her old apartment with a broken hip for who knows how long - that would have been horrible.
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Marie, So sad to hear this news, and so difficult for a proud lady her age. My dear aunt, at 89, had a hip replacement after a break last spring-her second in 3 years. This remarkable lady is independent and lives alone, and was so determined to remain so, that she was back at home in 6 weeks, doing well. It is so important that family and friends provide the moral support to keep these patients' spirits high. We were with my aunt every day as she recovered, and I'm sure it made a difference. She could have easily given up in a second rehabilitation. My prayers are with your grandmother.
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Memere broke an elbow in her 90s going to church in the winter. She was in a short term nursing home and the minute they let her she was back in her apartment. Since then she developed geriatric diabetes and we were very concerned because she would forget to eat and to take her insulin shot. So she finally agreed this year to go into a nursing home - but it was really just to make sure she got meals and meds on time. Until now - I really hope she makes it out of the hospital. Everyone at the nursing home just adores her.
Thank you all for your kind wishes - I will pass them on to Memere.
And Char your Mom is so sweet - I wish our loved ones could last forever.
Thank you all for your kind wishes - I will pass them on to Memere.
And Char your Mom is so sweet - I wish our loved ones could last forever.
I've heard that too, but it's not always the case. My aunt broke her hip while over from the UK visiting my folks, but recovered and went on to live for several more years. She was a nice lady, too, and looked a lot like my dad. So much in fact, I often thought, "you know, if he were in drag, he'd look just like her".Falls usually are the beginning of the end for the old folks, especially broken hips.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery for your grandmother, Marie!!
Ditto. My Gram fell and wrecked her kneecap when she was in her early 80s. A week after they operated, she was home, forgetting in which room she'd left the cane they'd insisted she take. (The week after the op was Christmas Day; her quick recovery was a great present for us.)Gillian wrote:I've heard that too, but it's not always the case......Falls usually are the beginning of the end for the old folks, especially broken hips.
Marie, I'm not a pray-er but I'm sending positive thoughts your way.
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Your grandmother was in great shape before so she has a better chance to beat the odds.
I didn't mean to sound so negative but the news just brought out one of my greatest fears for my mom.
My next door neighbor who was in his 70's was a very active, healthy guy until he fell down the seawall onto the beach, broke his arm and hip. His wife didn't find him until several hours afterward. Because of complications, he's been in the nursing home for 2 years now and probably won't walk again. It's so sad.
I didn't mean to sound so negative but the news just brought out one of my greatest fears for my mom.
My next door neighbor who was in his 70's was a very active, healthy guy until he fell down the seawall onto the beach, broke his arm and hip. His wife didn't find him until several hours afterward. Because of complications, he's been in the nursing home for 2 years now and probably won't walk again. It's so sad.