Early Start To My Day

@Marilynda1225 You would think with an elderly person they would be more considerate but doctors are often more about seeing lots of patients these days than giving good service in a timely manner.

Our morning was exhausting and they made us wait forever before the doctor was able to see her. Since she needed blood work done she wasn't able to eat anything and I thought it completely unfair that they took so long to see her. I swear we were in the waiting room for an hour after the blood work and I was tempted to leave.

@Marilynda1225 I understand. My husband can walk short distances, but when we go out I push him in his wheelchair.

@jaboUK I probably should consider a wheelchair but I'm afraid that my mom will expect it all the time and give up walking altogether. I'm trying to keep her mobile as long as possible

My mom shuffles but needs a walker and only takes tiny baby steps. It's hard getting her in and out of the car and down the stairs from the house. Thankfully the doctor office is a walk-in with no stairs

@Marilynda1225 Thanks, got a message from my client last night. We are meeting today to close the deal!

Good luck with closing your deal

It's sad when doctors let the elderly sit and wait for so long when they have an appointment. It was ridiculous how long we had to sit in the waiting room before the doctor was ready and we were the only ones there.

@Marilynda1225 I agree with you, and I can remember feeling mad about that on many occasions. The resident that I would have with me would be totally oblivious to the wait time, they just knew that they were out somewhere different (usually) and because of that I learned to enjoy their company during those waits. Our society has it all backwards, we should be honouring and going out of way to accommodate our seniors, afterall, they gave us the society and the world that we enjoy.

@Marilynda1225 My Mom has an open ulcer on her left leg, so we have to be very careful when we bring her out.

It's extremely frustrating since my mom needs a walker and it's hard to maneuver her in and out of the car. But we are done now for the month and don't have to do it again for a few weeks.

I was just about ready to collapse by the time we got home.

@JudyEv thanks for much for the hug...it was appreciated and very much needed

@Marilynda1225 And even then you'd have to get your Mum settled. Here's a hug.

The girl that does the blood work here is amazing. I have trouble when I need blood work but she manages to get it done without any hassle and I never have a black & blue the next day.

Hope you can find some time to rest and feel better

@Marilynda1225 thanks :)