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Ialwaysvote

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34. Maybe neighbors can help
Tue Sep 8, 2020, 11:02 PM
Sep 2020

My husband and I have been on call (from Medical alert companies or just neighbors calling) to help when/if our neighbors fall. We've helped out this way for 5-6 neighbors over the years Check medical alert companies and enlist neighbors or family to answer the call to help. This issue is something we are all going to face sooner or later. (And maybe suggest your SO just sit on the side of the bed with his feet on the floor, for a little while, before he tries to stand up.)

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Soph0571 I'm so sorry MaryMagdaline Sep 2020 #1
I feel for you. I seen it in various ways. progressive nobody Sep 2020 #2
Hang on Soph. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #3
Hugs Soph! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #4
Ah, Soph. I am so sorry for you and your SO. I hope you have someone you can turn to tblue37 Sep 2020 #5
I am so afraid of this as well.......but are YOU OK??? a kennedy Sep 2020 #6
No I am really not Soph0571 Sep 2020 #10
Offload all you want, Soph0571 ZZenith Sep 2020 #12
*hugs* *hugs* *hugs* a kennedy Sep 2020 #13
You are not letting him down - no way Kitchari Sep 2020 #18
(((((Soph))))) littlemissmartypants Sep 2020 #26
Is the flat the preferred place to be right now for both of you? SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2020 #40
... handmade34 Sep 2020 #7
I'm so sorry Soph Ohiogal Sep 2020 #8
I'm so sorry, Soph 💗 Cha Sep 2020 #9
So sorry Soph gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #11
Oh, Soph, this is a burden where you need help. mnhtnbb Sep 2020 #14
This is a wonderful idea. crickets Sep 2020 #25
Thanks, was thinking of hospice, elleng Sep 2020 #56
God bless- packman Sep 2020 #15
Ah Soph, I am so sorry Hekate Sep 2020 #16
Wishing you strength and comfort GeoWilliam750 Sep 2020 #17
Dear friend, this news is hard. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #19
Just this: Ilsa Sep 2020 #20
I'm so sorry. nt live love laugh Sep 2020 #21
... alwaysinasnit Sep 2020 #22
Susan, can you get some live-in help? CanonRay Sep 2020 #23
Wishing you the ability to tap your strength and endure. Moostache Sep 2020 #24
You are doing what you can. world wide wally Sep 2020 #27
My heart is with you... Silver Gaia Sep 2020 #28
(((((((((soph))))))))) holding you and your SO in light and love. Vibes of strength and courage niyad Sep 2020 #29
I have some experience from long ago and far away. flamin lib Sep 2020 #30
Being the caregiver is so hard. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #31
Sophie, I am so sorry irisblue Sep 2020 #32
Dear Soph, I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. Sending love and prayers. skylucy Sep 2020 #33
Maybe neighbors can help Ialwaysvote Sep 2020 #34
I'm so sorry for your and your SO's situation. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #35
Sophie, I am so sorry for both of you. irisblue Sep 2020 #36
Just a few thoughts dear dear Soph MLAA Sep 2020 #37
I had a situation back in 2017 with a friend. LiberalFighter Sep 2020 #38
Virtual hug sent.... Heartstrings Sep 2020 #39
Offload all you want thinkingagain Sep 2020 #41
I've been a caretaker for people I loved. cate94 Sep 2020 #42
Hugs, Soph. kag Sep 2020 #43
Hugs and wishes for better times for you and yours. Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2020 #44
I'm so sorry mountain grammy Sep 2020 #45
Let yourself have a good cry away from your SO lunatica Sep 2020 #46
So sorry you're hurting. The advice here to get some daily help is useful. ancianita Sep 2020 #47
It Is hell. This I know. blogslut Sep 2020 #48
How stressful for you. Here are some suggestions: Liberty Belle Sep 2020 #49
I am very sorry for your difficulties, and for the illness of your SO. Cassidy Sep 2020 #50
lots of good advice on this thread NJCher Sep 2020 #51
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2020 #52
Suggestions for in-home hospice care are excellent. You cannot carry this on your own. Fla Dem Sep 2020 #53
Very sorry you guys are going through this. Here's how I get mom off the floor soothsayer Sep 2020 #54
I had to call 911 when something similar happened to my mother... malthaussen Sep 2020 #55
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