My explanation for stubborn parental units is that you don't get to an advanced age without a lot of Stubborn in you. Alas, at some point the Stubborn turns into a disadvantage to accepting necessary help.

Another reason not to call 911, alas: the cost of an ambulance run is absolute financial ruination unless insurance covers it.

My mom once waited until evening to call and ask me to take her to the ER because she "didn't want to bother me at work." Fortunately it turned out to be nothing, but I was ready to reserve us adjoining beds in the cardiac unit.

That reminds me of another classic from my grandmother! She waited until my mother was on her way out and then opened with, "Are you busy?" My mother was like, I'm on my way to the store, but what's up? She had BROKEN HER ARM!

Good lord family members!!

My child has seemed to gather that I am a worried mess, so he is responding to texts I send inquiring about his general status. I in turn can notify his uncle that he is 1) not dead 2) not in jail 3) has not been robbed of his phone.

Hey ION, I closed on the house yesterday as posted on FB. Y'all all knew but the rest of my world mostly did not, so there are a lot of surprised people. I mean, I've been saying I was gonna move, but people didn't know I was in action already.

Glad Mac reached out. Wish he would get his act together.

Yay for the house. That is so awesome.

I don't mean to keep posting about mom but it's keeping me from freaking out. She saw the various physical and occupational therapists. They are recommending a week or so of inpatient rehab. Especially because she lives alone and she doesn't have the sensation or control to cook or prepare food. Or even open up a microwave meal at this time. they think a short stint of intensive therapy will get her back to 100% faster.

It's in Asheville. It means she would transfer there from the hospital which she doesn't want. She wants to go home. See her cat, take a shower but I don't trust her to climb in and out of the tub.

So we are now waiting on the doctor. It6only 9:30 am but neither of us slept well.

Mom drove herself to the ER.

Oh askye, I hope she recovers well. Yeah, I'm not sure what I would do, probably would call a relative/friend before 911. I don't think I would drive. Step-dad a couple weeks ago drove himself via mountain roads 12 miles to the health clinic because he was losing feeling in his arms and legs!!! Um, you need those things to drive. The health clinic called the ambulance and drove him to the hospital.

I'm glad Mac is communicating somewhat!

Hmmm, I'm thinking of a good question for smonster...

x-post. I hope the hospital persuades her to transfer to rehab. Rehab is so important and effective. They wouldn't release my mother until she could do several things from a check off list. She complained, but never insisted on being released against doctors orders.

Sorry, askye, that sounds like a lot.

Especially if she lives alone, I really hope she'll do the rehab! I feel like I would be more worried about going home alone than eager to be back in my own house, but who's to say.

I certainly get wanting to leave the hospital as quickly as possible, but making sure you're well first is the key to avoiding a return visit!