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Elder-caregivers

ZERTErYNOthe

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13. Thank you

Reply to ZERTErYNOthe (Original post)

Sat Jul 23, 2022, 09:38 PM

Jul 2022

I avoided reading replies, as I was embarrassed about my post (I considered deleting it shortly after posting), but I am so surprised and feel the love from my fellow DU family. Thanks to all of you. Now my vision is getting blurry ... need to look at posts by @Siswan!

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Some lessons learned - dealing with family stuff [View all] ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2022 OP

Wow. You and your sister are dealing with a LOT. dixiechiken1 Jul 2022 #1

I hope everyone with older parents will read this entire post carefully and enough Jul 2022 #2

I read it and commend you for writing a SharonClark Jul 2022 #3

"...but he no longer remembers us. That's OK, we remember him, and still love him." 3catwoman3 Jul 2022 #4

I'm sorry you're going through all this. onecaliberal Jul 2022 #5

I have been Rebl2 Jul 2022 #6

Thank you for taking the time to share. These are important lessons that apply to so many of us. MLAA Jul 2022 #7

Yep! My Dad thought he had everything sorted. Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #8

When a senior issue comes up, I recommend the senior and/or caregiver, go to the V.A. if the senior 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #9

I read every word. AmBlue Jul 2022 #10

I read every word, and thank you for being willing to share so much heartache. niyad Jul 2022 #11

Thank you for sharing. narnian60 Jul 2022 #12

Thank you ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2022 #13

I'm sorry you and your sister are having to... Trueblue Texan Aug 2022 #14