So sorry to hear that your mom is (and you are) going through this. You paint a poignant picture of what it's like for her and for you to interact with her now. I have to agree with your conclusion as well--who are we to decide for others? My dad died during Covid, at almost 99, in a nursing home where none of us could visit and where, because of the sudden loss of his daughters going to see him, his confusion increased and he became angry and depressed (he hadn't been before). I think many elderly suffered similar fates during the last 3 years. Hoping your mom finds some peace before she goes, and that you do, too.
How is it that the State was allowed by us to insinuate itself between families? From where did derive such power? We all concede there are risks to liberty, driving a car is an example. Banning our beloved to isolation was euthanasia by proxy. May we never allow it again. I am certain that the home isolation hastened my step-father's passing and my mother's decline. I could have done more and should have. Thank you for the kind words.
Most of my relatives are in Canada, where MAID (medical assistance in dying) has become a big issue. One of the major news outlets up there did make an economic argument about how much could be saved on last year of life treatment.
I lost my Dad in 2020 in a care home where he was cut off from his family for the last six months of his life. We could only visit him through perspex and windows...like the prison visits you see in the movies. He had dementia but eventhough he had lost his ability to speak when we'd arrive at the care home in my car he would get up out of his chair and reach out to us. He still knew us x
I don't know how I will ever forgive the authorities for doing what they did during the "nonsense"...first we need justice.
thank you and happy Christmas from the Emerald Isle :)
So sorry to hear that your mom is (and you are) going through this. You paint a poignant picture of what it's like for her and for you to interact with her now. I have to agree with your conclusion as well--who are we to decide for others? My dad died during Covid, at almost 99, in a nursing home where none of us could visit and where, because of the sudden loss of his daughters going to see him, his confusion increased and he became angry and depressed (he hadn't been before). I think many elderly suffered similar fates during the last 3 years. Hoping your mom finds some peace before she goes, and that you do, too.
How is it that the State was allowed by us to insinuate itself between families? From where did derive such power? We all concede there are risks to liberty, driving a car is an example. Banning our beloved to isolation was euthanasia by proxy. May we never allow it again. I am certain that the home isolation hastened my step-father's passing and my mother's decline. I could have done more and should have. Thank you for the kind words.
I feel the same. But i also think it took some people a bit of time to realize what was happening. Some people still haven't realized it. :(
Great post, and sorry to hear about your mother.
Most of my relatives are in Canada, where MAID (medical assistance in dying) has become a big issue. One of the major news outlets up there did make an economic argument about how much could be saved on last year of life treatment.
Reason off its leash is murderous dog.
I lost my Dad in 2020 in a care home where he was cut off from his family for the last six months of his life. We could only visit him through perspex and windows...like the prison visits you see in the movies. He had dementia but eventhough he had lost his ability to speak when we'd arrive at the care home in my car he would get up out of his chair and reach out to us. He still knew us x
I don't know how I will ever forgive the authorities for doing what they did during the "nonsense"...first we need justice.
thank you and happy Christmas from the Emerald Isle :)
The same here in many states. A bloody travesty. A Merry Christmas to you and yours. I pray I can return to Ireland soon.