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Elder-caregivers

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MissMillie

(39,064 posts)
Thu Jul 9, 2020, 05:58 PM Jul 2020

"How long do I have to last?" asks Mom [View all]

She asked this on our face-time today. She was pretty alert but looked tired. She probably wanted to sleep (which is what she does most often).

Hit me hard. She beat Covid, but has been declining since. She doesn't eat much of anything because she has difficulty swallowing, even the nutrient shakes. She's very weak.

It just really hurt to hear her ask the question.

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I am so sorry to hear this. It must be heartbreaking for you. Marie Marie Jul 2020 #1
:-( CentralMass Jul 2020 #2
I am so sorry. I went through this last year. It's hard on everyone. Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #3
very sorry MissMillie Skittles Jul 2020 #4
I am so sorry MissMillie. cayugafalls Jul 2020 #5
There was one day when my Mom was clearly "done" leftieNanner Jul 2020 #6
Heart breaking JustAnotherGen Jul 2020 #7
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