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Elder-caregivers

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MissMillie

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Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:46 AM Mar 2020

Taking care of Dad AND trying to keep him safe [View all]

I really don't do all that much for him. I cook him dinner 3 times a week. But I also help my sister shop for what's needed.

And honestly, I don't go ANYWHERE else. Dad's house and the grocery--that's it. It's been like that for quite a while really. My guy and I have been strapped for cash as we have been paying to keep the house warm in these cold months. We don't go anywhere.

But I'm beginning to wonder if I'm putting him at risk. He's almost 89, and while in pretty good health, he's... well, he's almost 89.

I know it means a lot to him to see me every other day. Mom is in long-term assisted living and the facility ended visits. Dad's lonely.

If anything happened to him because of me, I'd never forgive myself.

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Soap and Water projectiboga Mar 2020 #1
I'm In a similar position with my dad. Blue_playwright Mar 2020 #2
Is he able to go for walks? JudyM Mar 2020 #3
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