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Recommendations for nebulizer machine
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Hi dpaula, that’s very kind of you to say, but I’m sure that you/others would do the same for one of your parents if you were able to and I feel tremendously blessed to be in a position where I have time to reside with them and help where I can since they’re both coming up turning 87 in the fall and I’m retired (at least for now) and at a place in my life where I don’t need to be elsewhere or have anyone else who needs me to support/provide for them. As the youngest of 4 kids, I’m grateful to be able to spend so much time with them since I spent 22+ years in the military (AF) living abroad for about 10 years then remaining in Dayton (where I retired from the military) for an additional 17 years working as an AF civilian so I’m grateful to be at a place in my life where I’m able to live with them these past 5+ months since I’ve lived a fair distance from home these past 4 decades! Thanks again for your kindness, I hope you have glorious day! Cheers, Scott
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No, Scott, sad to say "most" kids wouldn't do what you are doing. They're willing to help within their capacity, but few dive into the diagnosis and treatments.
This was really brought home to us last week when visiting older neighbors to check on them after he had a nasty fall and spent 2+ days in the hospital. My friend said she got her adult kids' attention by texting "Dad had a fall and is in the ER" - they need to drive 1400 miles home next week and nobody even offered to come and help.
So you are extraordinary! Thank you.
Now a medical suggestion about your Dad's edema - there a pumps available to wrap around the legs and squeeze the fluid back towards the abdomen. You do it anywhere from once a day to a couple times a week. My friend uses hers to keep chronic lymphedema under control.
I spent a lot of time with my Mom at the last years of her life, and have truly never regretted one minute. When she was ready to go, I was ready to bless her on her journey.