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In reply to the discussion: I Had to Explain to My 96-Year-Old Father Yesterday [View all]LuckyLib
(6,819 posts)38. So many of us struggling with the sadness. My 97 year old
Mother, is in assisted living, tries to understand why she cant see her children and grandkids. Hearing loss makes it hard to communicate. The isolation is debilitating. I dont think families or facilities are prepared to deal with the loneliness. My heart aches for her.
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We are the same. My boys don't want to kill me, lol. One last Christmas, but the other was two
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#5
Same. We are in California, and my daughter who turns 31 a week before Christmas is in NC.
MoonchildCA
Nov 2020
#87
Doing the wrong only pays off now, if at all. Doing it right pays off later and for a long time ...
marble falls
Nov 2020
#17
I saw my two daughters who were returning from their Dad's house (he's just home from
CTyankee
Nov 2020
#20
I understand. I had to tell my father I could not visit. He is not doing well at all.
cayugafalls
Nov 2020
#22
There will be subclinical COVID infections even after a large vaccination program.
roamer65
Nov 2020
#36
My 96-year-old mother informed us by email there would be NO Thanksgiving this year
Brother Buzz
Nov 2020
#42
It can be hard when we have trouble explaining to our parents about why we can't do something.
love_katz
Nov 2020
#61
Very sorry to hear. You made the right call, but it can't feel good. It sure sucks alright.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#55
I took care of my parents until the end. It's not easy at all. Best wishes. ED
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#59
You are absolutely right making that decision. Those are difficult decisions to make. Heartbreaking.
LiberalFighter
Nov 2020
#62