This is an unfortunate situation for Mrs. G to have to endure. She’s been through so much already with the passing from her husband, she’s been having these falls, and her children are no longer around because they have families of their own. I wouldn’t want to be put in a scenario like this, but this situation can happen to anyone. I know I would take care of my parents at any cost because they provided for me every step of the way.
I’m sure she values life, but it’s dispiriting at this time in her life. Her well-being went down greatly. She values her family a lot; although, they probably don’t visit her often. I’m sure it makes her feel unimportant. Usually with Hispanics families, they are very family-orientated. Her traditions also went
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I wouldn't be happy with the decision her and the siblings made if I was in her shoes. It will be depressing for her to have to go to an assisted living facility after sharing many memories and years in the home she grew up in. After all, her husband passed and her children don't seem to visit her and now they want to put her in a nursing home. She will feel probably feel worse off than before. She probably would be more content staying home than go to a place like that, even if she continued with her falls. I don’t blame her, that’s where all her memories lie. She feels more comfortable being in the house where she basically spent partial time of her life. Why would anyone want to disturb what she wants to do? It should be her choice even if it may not be what's best for her …show more content…
Usually with the Hispanic culture, women will be in charge of the house such as washing the clothes, looking after the children, clean, and cooking big meals while the husband goes to work and brings home the income to provide for the whole family. Another thing is Hispanic families are very close, but not in this scenario. She probably feels so empty without her husband or children around that she doesn’t want to be around people she doesn’t know and aren’t used to. That’s a tough transition to be living in a house where you had many memories to a place where it’s new and different.
I would profess, “I only want the best for you and your well-being. At your age mom it’s best if you go where you can be watched after.” Then I would give out scenarios where if someone breaks into the house or if she falls and can’t get up. While explaining this to her, I would be hugging her and maintaining eye contact to let her know I’m serious. I would empathize with my facial expressions, showing that the matter is