Source https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-to-cope-when-faced-with-sudden-caregiving/
“There are only four kinds of people in the world—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” ~Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States
The call reminded me of an old TV commercial for a medical alert device. Only this was real.
“Mom fell down and broke her hip,” my sister said. “She’s in the hospital waiting for surgery. I’m freaking out about Dad. He shouldn’t be living alone!”
Wait. What?
What’s up with Dad?
After more conversation, and once the initial shock subsided, I had to face the truth. The thing that no one ever wants to talk about had finally happened.
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Source https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-to-cope-when-faced-with-sudden-caregiving/
“There are only four kinds of people in the world—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” ~Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States
The call reminded me of an old TV commercial for a medical alert device. Only this was real.
“Mom fell down and broke her hip,” my sister said. “She’s in the hospital waiting for surgery. I’m freaking out about Dad. He shouldn’t be living alone!”
Wait. What?
What’s up with Dad?
After more conversation, and once the initial shock subsided, I had to face the truth. The thing that no one ever wants to talk about had finally happened.
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