How did you guys cope?
My dads 78 and has copd. He has been struggling with an upper respiratory infection (not Covid) for a month. His dad died at 80 from pneumonia, every man on his side of the family dies around 80.
This thanksgiving he became to winded just cutting the turkey :/
My dads my hero and I’m scared to death of him passing or getting ill and going into the hospital and having to stay there.
His mom and her sisters lived till 100ish but the men die earlier.
Idk my moms been having tons of health issues also related to her back since March
How did or are you coping with losing your parents?
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- Today, 05:17 PM #1
Dealing with parents getting older/ near the end of their lives
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- Today, 05:27 PM #2Quarantined Finja
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Oh no don't worry aboot it. Your mom is young and your dad live live at least ten more years. They look good and are rich so they'll be fine.
Just enjoy them while you still have them. Ask a lot of questions about your family if don't already know everything. I lost mine at thirty but it came as a surprise so had no time to worry. I dunno which is better TBH.
- Today, 05:35 PM #3Registered User
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just learn to be there for them..Originally Posted by snailsrus
it's not easy and it's one of lifes reality checks but it's inevitable for most...
they change our diapers when they bring us in...
we change theirs when they go out...
the cycle of life I guess...
I feel ya because it's a kick in the ass to see our parents get older
- Today, 05:55 PM #4Getting Toned
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It's tough for sure realizing it's getting closer. My parents are 80 and 85 now. Mom is relatively ok, but still struggles with diabetes and some of its' effects, while my dad is becoming forgetful and losing certain words. I just try to keep in touch and being a friend, then also try to remind myself over again to be grateful they had such, historically speaking, long lives and many good expereinces along the way - getting to see their grandchildrens's children etc.
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- Today, 07:29 PM #5Squats and Milk
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X2. This is really important for both of you, once they're gone their memories are as well.Originally Posted by Cass40
Also a good idea to write down what ailments your parents and grandparents had, will be valuable info later in life. My Mom suffered a heart attack so I'm on baby aspirin, my Dad had colon cancer so I get Colonoscopies more often than what is normal for my age.Bro with mattbro95
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- Today, 07:34 PM #6Registered User
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For real, it is just something you have to accept. Be happy that you actually got to experience a great life with great parents. Death is just a natural part of life. When you look back, you realize things that your parents did that make you realize just how much you mean to them. Just enjoy the time you have with them. That is all you can do. Do not stress while they're alive, they wouldn't want to see you like that. Just help them whenever you can and enjoy their company.
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