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Supporting my mom who is going to Mayo Clinic
Caregivers | Last Active: Jun 19, 2021 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
@loribmt Hotel suggestions. I would like to be within walking distance and be close to downtown, which it sounds like I would be at Mayo. I don't want to rent a car if I can manage without. Would love a pool so my mom can swim and a room with at least a microwave and fridge. I am going to talk to her today and tell her that I am going. Then we can decide the rest. I just want to say I adore my step-dad, he is the best and I know he can take care of her, sometimes she just needs to tell him what she wants. Thus starts my marriage advise to my mother! haha when did I grow up?
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@tiffdavidson Welcome to Connect, and I see you have already gotten lots of information, support and advice here, from @loribmt and @rosemarya!
Definitely write out questions now. Write your own, have your mom and stepdad write theirs. some may be repeats, some may be new. If possible, sit down as a trio and review those questions together, to avoid duplication and consolidate as you can. If the medical team will allow you and your stepdad to be present during consultations, do it! The more ears and eyes the better. There will many new terms and words heard, and information given that leads to more questions. Ask to repeat something, ask for spelling, if needed. As they say "knowledge is power", and Mayo is happy to see patients be involved with their own care.
Be sure each person has their own space to retreat to, to relax think upon things, and "zone out" as needed. The whole experience can be overwhelming. Let your folks know how honored you are to be along on the journey, and how you plan to "be there" as much as they let you. The bond will grow tighter.
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@tiffdavidson LOL You sound like my daughter who is 37. “Adulting is sooo haaaard!!” It’s always an eye opener when rolls reverse, isn’t it?
Ok I can feel it in your conversation that you are much happier now with a decision made! Awesome.
You won’t need a car. There are a plethora of hotels, restaurants, stores, within walking distance to the clinic. Many are connected via the Subway and skywalk system. Wanting a pool at the hotel is a little more of a challenge but doable.
Here are a couple I found right downtown with pools.
Hilton Doubletree Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Kahler Inn & Suites
Because the city is impacted by the Clinic, many of the hotels are geared up for long term stays and have suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes. When we stayed in Rochester for 4+ months we were at the Marriott Residence Inn. We still return there for our 1-3 day stays for my checkups. There are some two bedroom, two bathroom units as well.
As mentioned before, the Concierge services at Mayo are a great source for information.
Also, a google map search of the area will give you a great overview.
Here’s a map of the campus! So you can see how close everything is!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/getting-around
As you get your plans together please check back. This site has so many members just waiting for the chance to help out!! LOL We’ll help you ‘adult’ as you get your mom squared away! You’re a rock-star daughter!! Lori.