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In reply to the discussion: DU, I miss being here [View all]orleans
(33,986 posts)55. any grandkids in the area that could help you out?
such as one of your nieces or nephews?
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It sounds as if things have been tough and stressful. You are always welcome here
Flaxbee
Feb 2013
#11
Coyote_Bandit... My own Dad, similarity, did not want to consider stopping driving...
nenagh
Feb 2013
#33
Taking care of an ill parent that has lost the will to live is a huge stress. Try to take care of
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#36
If you are usually the one taking care of others, it can be so hard to learn to take care of you.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#48
If you can get some of the "Ensure" products into your dad, those provide some caloric/nutrient
MADem
Feb 2013
#64
I can't get him to drink a milkshake or a smoothie or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Coyote_Bandit
Feb 2013
#67