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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)

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@colleenyoung

Oh dear, Mary. So often I see you offering your generous support to others. It's your turn to lean on our shoulders. An new and additional diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis is overwhelming. There's certainly no rush to outline the seriousness of IPF to him. He may even know and be choosing not to face that yet. There will be the right time to talk about that in due time.

Right now you're looking for things to do together that bring joy. I can certainly empathize with being tired of being in the house.

@becsbuddy started this list of activities for caregivers to do with their loved ones.
- Activities to share https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/activities-to-share/

Let's brainstorm some ideas that are COVID safe. Along with Becky, @debbraw and @sueinmn are great sources of ideas and I'll invite them into this discussion.
Mary, what interests do you and your husband share?

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We do play a few easy games like Mexican Train dominoes.. we go to a church now and then. we used to travel a lot... I think he is planning to take the long bridge drive in southern Florida. I am so afraid for him.