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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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They have him on the list for rehab facility in next couple of days and he is having positive moments! Going stir crazy sitting in bed and being high risk of falls. They believe he has had strokes on both sides and possible caused from heart issues. Blood thinners and other meds are direction they are going along with physical therapy for a week. Step mom is over doing things in my mind but I have detached to keep myself intact, she likes to attempt explanation in greater detail and length than he can absorb and give details to medical professionals that have no bearing on the time line. There has been some tension through this but luckily dads short term memory lets it go. She got in my sons face pointing her finger and it was communicated that she was blessed being a female or her hand would have never cleared waist high. He manned up and walked away and discounted the event to stress. So now any information we get I have to chase down or beg for, She called in her off spring to drive her back and forth so it's gone that way.
Brayden (Lazy L's Southern Comfort) you will be missed! You were more than a pet you were my reason to rise and return for many days! You were my rock! 12/26/03-10/25/13
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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11/30/24 03:25 PM
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UGHHH, so sorry there is so much drama.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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11/30/24 06:28 PM
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Praying for your peace and comfort.
There's a book about heaven called "Imagine Heaven". It can help us see the big picture.
Best to you all.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/01/24 03:10 AM
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God is so good to me.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/01/24 04:16 PM
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I watch alot of YouTube and have found some informative and comforting videos on subject. It gives me concept and clears up things that may arise. Yesterday was good day for the old guy, he had revelation about 10 am and was feeling his oats and said I'm getting well. Just told him that's a good sign but still need rehab after sitting in hospital bed for week and handle one day at a time. YouTube info and his reactions together make sense...not getting well just some lucidity for a time. I will take the feeling good over what we were dealing with 4 days ago. May sound weak or something but to handle this event I may inquire on support group or something. At almost 62 I need all the backup I can get so not to wear myself down mentally.
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Brayden (Lazy L's Southern Comfort) you will be missed! You were more than a pet you were my reason to rise and return for many days! You were my rock! 12/26/03-10/25/13
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/01/24 08:02 PM
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Try and get out and about, do something for yourself. Its really just a tough bump in the road. After its all over you will look back knowing you did your best in a hard situation.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/01/24 08:35 PM
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/02/24 12:14 PM
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I set my mom up in an assisted living facility close to where I work. This way, I could have coffee with her while on duty. Didn't last long, she passed after less than a month.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/02/24 12:19 PM
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Tough situation with elderly family members with mental or physical issues. Hope it goes as smoothly as possible!
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/02/24 07:30 PM
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Prayers for ya bud.
Lost my dad this February. Fortunately, I feel like, as a family, we handled everything pretty well. But you have an uphill battle coming your way.
Spend as much time with him as you can. I know it hurts to see the powerful men in our life become week, but I'd give anything to be able to call my dad.
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Re: Getting near that age...my dad.
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12/02/24 07:48 PM
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Lost dad at 92, mom at almost 100, both in assisted living for a while, mom in memory care. Get him to put you (or a responsible person) on accounts as joint - not sole owner. Do it before any real problems as there is a time/medical limit on assignment. Actually IMHO it's hardest on family care givers. Take care of yourself.
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