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I am just starting that journey with my husband. Having already gone through it with his parents, I am tired just thinking about it. We do have medicine now that wasn't available when his dad was ill, but nothing is guaranteed that it will work. We do live in a nice community that is very helpful (over 55 and gated).
I have friends that I can talk to here. That helps relieve some of the stress. I hope you have some relief with friends, family and care groups (doctors, etc).
My husband can still drive but I don't let him go out by himself. He has always gotten lost!
We have all papers up to date with trusts, power of attorney, medical power of attorney.

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janet7 | @janet7 | Nov 30, 2023

I am sorry you are a caregiver again. Seems like there is always that someone in the family who takes care of whoever is sick. It sounds like you are that someone. Does your family help you, besides talking to you? Everyone in our families are working or live in another state, except my husband’s sister, who never visited him in the hospital and rarely calls.
I am glad you have friends where you live to talk to. We are also in a 55+ facility but most people here have their own health issues and I don’t want to burden them with mine. This website is where I vent and tell my feelings to. I always get good advice, lots of hugs and likes. They understand what I am going through and I love them all for helping me.
Thank you for your concern and support.

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