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We have just spent practically all day at the local hospital emergency room.

We found out that it is official that mom broke one of her ribs when she fell on the 23 rd of last month.

The doctor said that there is little to do except to keep an eye on her and make sure that she does not get too enthusiastic with any movement on that particular side. Evidently broken ribs are mostly not bound any more since it limits the person’s breathing and they might get pneumonia. Since she is in her late 70’s, that would be particularly bad.

Tylenol and naps are the best for right now.

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Right now, mom is on a special program where she has help for her house keeping and other stuff. That is wonderful, for she is not as strong as she used to be.

She also has a nurse come in and check up on her with her blood pressure and her blood sugar. This medical assistance program she is on is through the state and it has turned out to be a blessing. Without this extra help, both my husband and myself would be worried all of the time about he fragile condition and how she would need help for every day things. I hadn’t realized just how much needs to happen when someone gets older.

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After what has gone on lately, mom falling and barely avoiding getting hurt. I almost fell getting into my own bathtub.

Being tired does make me clumsy. Maybe walk in bathtubs aren’t in all homes, I just wish (at times) that we had one in our apartment. It sure would make bathing easier. No more bumping my shins, hurting my knees, or worrying about tripping and falling.

Of course the one who needs that type of tub the most is mom. I do not want her to get hurt really bad. She has so far co-operated with not having throw rugs. Now we just need to get her to wear some proper shoes when she walks around her apartment. No more walking with just socks.

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Yes, I am concerned. My mother-in-law is in her 70’s. She is getting very shakey in her movements.

Recently she has gotten help from the state with a housekeeper, and a nurse who come by several times each week to help her. That is great, but I am still concerned. She is shakey enough that I find myself wondering which bathroom safety products she might need next. So far, she has a handrail attached to the tub for her to hold onto as she gets in and out. If she didn’t live in an apartment, I’d think about her getting a special tub that is more of a shower with low sides, but since it is an apartment, we are limited.

She does not want to go into a nursing home, and I do not blame her. She ended up there once when her blood sugar got out of sight. The hospital wanted her to go through re-hab to get in better shape. We keep track of her and call her and visit her often. However, we are not there in her home.

She recently got one of those necklaces that she can wear around her neck in case she falles and needs help. Thank God for that.

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