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"The world is changed by your example,
not by your opinion."
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I read the articles that say that most caregiving by siblings is done by daughters. I only have 2 sons, and they have been considerate, helpful and loving. About the only thing they can't do (too uncomfortable) is helping me shower.
We're going to have to move closer to at least one of them, because neither can travel x-country when I need help. They are working together to find a place suitable to our needs.
As far as I know, there is no sibling rivalry other than the game they have been playing for 50 years, which is "Mom loves me best".
I love them both equally and am happy that we'll be able to see more of them and their kids when we move.
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My dad is in his early 90s and has symptoms of early stage dementia, including short-term memory loss and difficulty with problem solving. My mom died five years ago and Dad still lives alone in their big house. He absolutely refuses to move. And he has refused to let home care workers into his house. He manages okay with daily living, like getting groceries and eating, but forgets to take his meds, Us children all live in different cities and can’t care for him on a daily basis.
We do not have guardianship over Dad, but even if we did, we would have to physically drag him out of that house. And I mean he would literally fight us and even though he is old, he is still strong enough that someone could get hurt. And at the care facility they would have to physically restrain him to keep him there. It would be ugly and a terrible end to the life of someone who was a good person. He would end his final years like a criminal.
what do I do? What have others done in this situation?
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🥰 words of wisdom...

"Some people are so broken
they get mad at you for being whole."
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"This is the beginning,
of anything you want."
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AARP has so many free events and membership is not required! I watched a theatre production of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin on Sunday. There were nearly 1,000 people watching!

Check out this link.
https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/

Silver Sneakers has many free online exercise, yoga, etc classes, check it out too!
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Glad,

Thanks for sharing this information! I am going to check it out.
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That was the last time I was able to post.
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🥰 today's words of wisdom...

"Don't tell me the sky is the limit
when there are footprints on the moon."
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🥰 so true...

"Sometimes to get what you want
the most
you have to do what you want
the least."
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"We refuse to see how bad something is
until it completely destroys us."
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Dr. Charles Stanley
September 25, 1932 - April 18, 2023

Dr. Stanley will lie in repose on
Saturday April 22, 2023
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
First Baptist Atlanta
Live streaming now.
fba.org

Dr. Stanley, a beloved pastor of First Baptist Atlanta for 50 years, and In Touch Ministries is honored today.
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Thanks for posting that, Send. He will be missed. He had a huge ministry for so many years.
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You are very welcome Golden.

Music by Gerald Wolfe, solo piano,
some real oldies!
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Send: Thank you for that post on
Dr. Charles Stanley.
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"A happy soul is the best shield for a cruel world."
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❤️ this is your monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.
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🥰  today's very wise words...

"Don't bite off more than you can chew unless it's chocolate."
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How to convince my husband we need help taking care of me. I’m scared to death he’s going to drop me while transferring. He doesn’t want to spend money for help. But his pride won’t let him get help
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kathy,

I would be afraid too if I felt that someone was going to drop me. I’m so sorry.
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KP, maybe it is time for a different residential arrangement? I would be frightened too and it just not safe for you or him. What if he were to injure himself or, heaven forbid, have a heart attack from overly exerting himself. Then that there is care needed for two, instead of one.

You are competent and can make you own decisions on what is best for you!
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🥰 today's words of wisdom...

"Be careful who you let on your ship,
because some people will sink the whole ship
just because they can't be the captain."
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"Have you ever met a hater doing better than you?"
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“Today is a good day
to start making a difference in your own life.”
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"Start
somewhere."
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🥰 today's words of wisdom...

"Don't give up.
Normally it's the last key on the ring, which opens the door."
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🥰 also today's words of wisdom...

"A very little key
can open a very heavy door."
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"The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you." ~Oscar Wilde.

Truth. There's a lot of haters and every last one of them is jealous of someone or something.
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“Eat like you love yourself.
Move like you love yourself.
Speak like you love yourself.
Act like you love yourself.”
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