Tuesday, October 17, 2006

So much happening......


It seems like I don't have time for myself. I have been occupied with school-work and my granny. Granny is completely bed-ridden. My parents, me, my uncle all take care of her. I give her bath every weekend. She is so weak. There is always a nurse, PT, social worker visiting her. I am trying to get someone to watch her while no one is at home. Yesterday when I came home, she had wet the bed and her clothes. She tried to get up by herself at times and falls and injures herself. The social worker just suggested some options. Nursing home, asissted living, or personal care taker. Assisted living or nursing home she would have a hard time because she doesn't speak english. Personal care taker from a private agency will come in and take care of her but they are very costly ($17/hr). The next option was to find someone we know who will be here for 4-5 hours on the days we cannot watch her. That will be covered under her insurance. Sounds like the best idea but where will we find such a person? So I will have to explain all this stuff to my parents and uncles and they can decide what they want to do. The social worker asked me if any other grand children were available but they are not even in this state. So I feel like I have so much to do. I am cramming for my tests/quizes. Tuesdays and Wednesdays go by very fast even though i don't have any classes. But I have to manage my time well. I have to study & do assignments ahead of time so that I am prepared completely. Hopefully my granny will have all the care she needs. Someone will be watching her all the times. She will be eating properly. Use the bathroom when she wants to. So I pray to god she is at the maximum comfort level till whatever time she stays here. Take Care and Peace.......

2 comments:

Irene said...

Lovely photo! Is that your grandma? Her face has so much character. Hope things get better for her and your family. c",)

ExoticPrincess said...

Sorry, that is not my granny. I just liked that women's clothes since its all Hydrabadi traditional. thanks irene. I hope she will get better too. Take care