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Topic: should i care
MsTeddyBear2u's photo
Sun 08/19/07 04:24 PM
Your grandma is lucky to have you...
Sometimes family can be a pain in the arse.
I took care of my family members till they passed away and
not a soul helped me...
I also agree with adj4u- just love her.

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Sun 08/19/07 06:28 PM
I love her and I tell her. When the family is around they are up her butt like they have been there all the time. I HATE THAT!

mishaellyn's photo
Sun 08/19/07 06:41 PM
Grandmas are very special women. I loved mine so much and she died 24 years ago. Spend some time with her or atleast call her and let her know you love her.

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Sun 08/19/07 08:15 PM
I miss my nice grandma, where did she go? Oh thats right I see her every day and I get all the crap that she has to say. We have had many dumb fights. Some are funny now.

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Sun 08/19/07 08:18 PM
How old is grandma??? she could really be in the beginning stages of dementia or alzheimers if she thinks her son forgot about her......tuesday isnt that far off.

Marie55's photo
Sun 08/19/07 08:24 PM
Has she seen her doctor lately? She could have some dementia setting in, and there are medications that help with that. Also, could still be that she is grieving your grandpa's death and is trapped in the anger phase and doesn't know how to deal with it. Is overwhelmed with her grief and doesn't know how to get out of that stage. Maybe some counseling would help her. Our hospital has a support group to help people deal with loss of family members and grief, sounds like that would help her. I would contact her doctor and talk to them.

You are there so you are the one who is receiving all the anger, because you are there and she knows you love her and won't leave her, she knows in her heart it is safe for her to vent at you. With some time and maybe some counseling to deal with her grief, your nice grandma may be able to come back.

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Sun 08/19/07 08:25 PM
Grandma is 94! She just wants someone to feel bad for her. Im just over it.

willy_cents's photo
Sun 08/19/07 08:30 PM
I am the primary caregiver for my mom...she is 90...some of my siblings see her maybe once a year..pains her greatly..don't worry about it..the final pain will be theirs. You just love her and tend her and enjoy her as long as she lives

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Sun 08/19/07 08:43 PM
You know...it really upsets me when someone gripes about their grandparents!! You really should be glad that you still have grandparents!! One day you won't have them anymore then you are going to stop and realize just how special they really were!

I actually can't stand people that dump their grandparents in a nursing home and then never come back to visit them...how awful are they?? I do understand that everyone has their own lives, but you would think that these busy people could take an hour out of every week to come and visit!! Just remember that one day you will be old also!!

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Sun 08/19/07 08:43 PM
She doesnt think she has a problem and I cant make her do anything I have tried. The doctors dont know anything so she says.

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Sun 08/19/07 08:47 PM
Most people in nursing homes are unable to care for themselves, and/or have major dementia or alzheimer issues or even sphizophrenia, some are due to alcoholism, others accidents.

Alot of people never get visitors but there are alot of spouses that are there 3 times a day everyday.....

Do you think your Grandma is "losing" it or is she really good at guilt trips?

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Sun 08/19/07 08:47 PM
Most people in nursing homes are unable to care for themselves, and/or have major dementia or alzheimer issues or even sphizophrenia, some are due to alcoholism, others accidents.

Alot of people never get visitors but there are alot of spouses that are there 3 times a day everyday.....

Do you think your Grandma is "losing" it or is she really good at guilt trips?

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Sun 08/19/07 08:49 PM
My son only comes around or aknowleges me when he wants something. My girl does the best she can with her college sched.....I lost my Gramma in 1990. She had lukemia. I knew it but was so selfaborbed in my own life that I missed out on the last 6 mo of her life becasuse she was in remmission. I thought I had time. I didn't. My dad said I would regret it and I still do. She was the mother my own mom wasn't. She was my life line in a world of abuse and I let her down. I only have one Gramma left and I see her all the time and bring her medicine. I won't make the same mistakes I made before.
She is lonely, loves you, trusts you enough to let you have it. I know it sucks. I have to be very carful what I say to my gramma. She lives alone, lost her other half 11 years ago. Never saw another man since. She still crys. I hope that you can find some way to work this out. I wish I more than just this to say, but just know that you are not alone and that when she does pass, you will have a clear conscience. You must love her too or this wouldn't be an issue. Just keep doing the best you can.

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Sun 08/19/07 08:53 PM
Gma lives in HER HOUSE and im hear to help.

unsure's photo
Sun 08/19/07 08:54 PM
You said that you live with your grandmother...so I am assuming that you live there to help her, am I right?

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Sun 08/19/07 09:05 PM
Im here to help. I love my gma I really do and Im glad that I have the time with her. I have to vent too. I am 29 going on 90. I know life is hard for her but its harder on me and my love life.

creationsfire's photo
Sun 08/19/07 09:07 PM
Hey I wasn't coming down on you, and yeah, a cranky person, no matter how old that you must be around is going to be hard to deal with. VENT!!

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Sun 08/19/07 09:14 PM
I vented so im good now.

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Sun 08/19/07 09:31 PM
Just so everyone knows If gma needs me im there no matter what she comes first. I have lost a boyfriend over her and lots of guys wont talk to me cuz ive had to break a date.

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