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In Reply to: OT: I will be away for a long time posted by kurt s on October 30, 2011 at 08:16:56:
Family aging can become overwhelming especially if your an only child. With a minimal effort you should be able to find many avenues of counsel and help in your area. Depending on their needs there can be a great deal to cover at first.
The one thing I kept forgetting is that they don't want to be a bother and simply asking them what they may need may not be enough.
If your dealing with outside care document everything, take nothing for granted. Start files on every organization, Doctors, and care givers. File all emails and phone records. Take note, date and time of verbal orders. You and many others may never need this amount of detail information but if you do it will be invaluable. Care of the aged is a lightly regulated industry of angels and a few villains so be thrifty with your trust.
Most importantly, don't forget to take care of yourself!
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Topic - OT: I will be away for a long time - kurt s 08:16:56 10/30/11 ( 14)
- Good for you maaate, I spent the last 3 yrs of my FILs life being the available person / driver / organiser - Timbo in Oz 14:23:33 10/31/11 ( 0)
you are indeed a good son - Green Lantern 08:41:06 10/31/11 ( 0)
Best wishes to you and your folks. (nt) - reelsmith. 08:07:34 10/31/11 ( 0)
RE: Thanks for the nice wishes and words of advice. - kurt s 21:03:20 10/30/11 ( 0)
This can be a difficult time. - Vic D 10/30/11 20:38:31 10/30/11 ( 0)
Best wishes. - Enophile 17:17:51 10/30/11 ( 0)
RE: OT: I will be away for a long time - MnMark 17:01:15 10/30/11 ( 0)
RE: Godspeed to you my friend - Astroimage 15:21:25 10/30/11 ( 0)
Best Wishes - c1ferrari 14:02:47 10/30/11 ( 0)
RE: OT: I will be away for a long time - shutterbob 12:09:01 10/30/11 ( 0)
RE: OT: I will be away for a long time - Mike B. 10:10:33 10/30/11 ( 1)
- Good for you, Mike. Both of my parents died young and everyday I look at my daughter and wish - tinear 13:10:02 10/30/11 ( 0)
You are a good son....best wishes on your trip....nt - samoore0 09:48:07 10/30/11 ( 0)
RE: OT: I will be away for a long time - rick_m 09:03:22 10/30/11 ( 0)