So I am caregiver to Mom, 72. Mom has many serious health problems, non-compliant insulin dependent diabetic for over 20 years, hypoglycemic attacks, 3 Subdural hematoma bur hole surgery survivor, subsequent strokes, focal seizures, beginning stages of dementia. I could go on and on.
I have little to no assistance, except from her brother and my cousin. Two sister siblings, both wrapped up in their own special lives, living the dream. I am the youngest, I have fibromyalgia and suffer from my own health issues.
Today, Mom decided to play with the thermostat settings and now it is 81 F in this house. Can hear Air Conditioner is running, but whatever she did to the settings prevents the house from cooling down. It is SO hot in here and I am on my last nerve. Losing my sanity and my patience. Husband is away for weekend. Mom s roaming around house with her walker, in her underpants and she thinks everything is great. Can't understand why I am in such a bad mood. I have sent text to my sister and BIL who lives about 10 minutes away, but no answer or reply. They must be really busy I guess.
I am so mad right now. Not sure if I just need a shoulder to cry on or a HVAC mechanic. lol.
Set the stat to COOL, Fan AUTO, temp 74 and HOLD. Let 'er rip.
Personally I think that heating and cooling systems sense the emotional atmosphere. I've lived all seven decades of my life in Minnesota and the furnance has ONLY malfunctioned when I had young children and my husband was out of town!
Old people are always cold and us caregivers are sweating through hot flashes.
Something that is cute is when I turn the AC back on, one of my rabbits runs to the vent to feel the cool. Ah, relief! His hair blows in the breeze. Not getting too hot is important to all us creatures.
Do what Pam had suggested in the first answer above... also check the furnace filter, a clogged filter will play havoc with an air conditioner.
And thank you to everyone for your understanding and support during my rant!
I am in a much better humour now and Mother is no longer in her underpants! tee hee.
This reminds me of a Christmas we spent here three years ago. The house was so warm that all the sub-70 people ended up on the back porch. The heat was killing us. It was fun, though, spending Christmas on the back porch with 10-15 family members. I turned the heat down a few times, but we all know how that went.
I feel so sorry for my Dad being in that heat, he just grins and bares it [pun intended]
First of all, please contact your doctor and be real honest with him. Contact social services to find out what help your Mom might be eligible for and accept any help that is offered. Do you have friends/family that could relief you for even a few hours each week or maybe a long weekend once in a while?
We are here for you. Please take care of yourself and seek help. God bless!