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Elder-caregivers

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15. Going through this with my dad right now...

Wed Jan 12, 2022, 12:01 AM

Jan 2022

Seeing him lost and confused is worse than seeing him in pain, I think.

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You never know when it will be the last time you say you love them. [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2022 OP

I'm here anytime! MLAA Jan 2022 #1

Thank you, MLAA. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Jan 2022 #3

Hang in there, she... TygrBright Jan 2022 #5

"watching as her light slowly goes out is painful." sheshe2 Jan 2022 #9

Going through this with my dad right now... Blue_playwright Jan 2022 #15

And I have my mom too. AmBlue Jan 2022 #22

You're right, you never know. babylonsister Jan 2022 #6

You are taking the best care of your mother. brer cat Jan 2022 #7

Sending peaceful resting vibes. onecaliberal Jan 2022 #8

Video camera is what i didn't have. Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #10

You are what every mother hopes their daughter grow up to be, Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #11

You're correct and I have experienced it several times. LastDemocratInSC Jan 2022 #12

We will be here. nt DURHAM D Jan 2022 #13

I've done the work you are doing now. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #14

we are all here for you tiredtoo Jan 2022 #16

❤ littlemissmartypants Jan 2022 #17

Sending you love and wishes for a peaceful night. LiberalLoner Jan 2022 #18

Our hearts are with you during this time, sheshe. summer_in_TX Jan 2022 #19

So glad to hear that she's doing better now, my friend. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #20

Love and peace and golden dreams to both of you. fierywoman Jan 2022 #21

**** Hekate Jan 2022 #24

"LOVE CAN WITHSTAND ANYTHING" ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #25

Your mom is so lucky to have you. SunSeeker Jan 2022 #26

You are so right. Hugs to you. we can do it Jan 2022 #27

Tough Duty no doubt but you are up to it. Botany Jan 2022 #28