Mom is in her mid-60s with serious health complications. Along with severe asthma and a seizure disorder, she suffers from diabetes, arthritis, and leg ulcers. She is able to get around using a walker, but we fear those days will soon be ending. We have a wheelchair for her, but her weight prevents us from using it often.
Dad is in his early 80s. Generally, his health is ok for a man his age. When he was 68, he underwent brain surgery to have a tumor removed. He recovered well, and only suffers from slight dizziness and imbalance on occasion. He has poor eyesight --a cataract he refuses to have removed-- and poor hearing -though he has just been fitted for a new hearing aid. He needs a second aid, but of course his insurance will only pay for one per every 3 years. He was diagnosed with adult onsent diabetes, but manages it with his weight.
Neither mom nor dad were capable of keeping up with the demands of owning their home. It was already in poor condition, and getting worse every year. They are both on fixed incomes, and it wasn't enough for them to make it on their own. Instead of putting them in a high rise or leaving them to fend for themselves, my husband and I took on the challenge.
In addition to my parents, we are also proud pet-parents. We have a 9 year old cat named Mia, a 7 year old Cocker Spaniel named Paws, and a 1.5 year old Black Lab/Weimaraner mix named Fenris.
So, four adults and three animals results in quite an interesting household. It's my hope to share a piece of our lives.
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Our house the day we bought it:
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