[il-talk] update on my dad

[Gina Falvo]

It's tough to see our elderly parents change for worse. Hang in there Leslie. You're right enjoy them while we can. My mom is 90; there's not much except pills. She sleeps a lot day and night. I made homemade gnocchi boy is mom in for a surprise as much as me. She was a good cook who taught me how. Gina


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> On Jul 24, 2014, at 3:25 PM, Leslie Hamric via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello federation family.  I just wanted to give you all an update on my dad
> since the last time.  Although his heart and lungs are fine, he is getting
> weaker and his dementia is getting worse.  He can still talk but he's not
> making much sense.  He can walk with a walker but is very unsteady. When he
> went to the doctor today, the doctor told my mom to just keep him
> comfortable and there's nothing more medically that can be done for him.
> Whenever I hear the phrase, keep him comfortable, I think although the end
> is not here yet, it's coming.  Nobody knows when that will be.  The best
> thing my family and me can do is enjoy him while he's still around.  My mom
> finally got a caregiver to help and that's a big step for her.  Thanks in
> advance for any support.  I'll keep everyone posted.
> 
> Leslie
> 
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