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Old 07-02-2013, 04:08 PM
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IrishNY
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You also might call Legal Aid, if there is one in your area. Or call 211 if you have it and they can often direct you to resources.

Good luck. My dad had a stroke last year and it has been a long road. He is frustrated by what he can't do physically, although his mind is as sharp as ever. My mom and he are living in their own home and doing ok, but I know someday it will be too much for my mother and then we will have to make some decisions that won't be fun and definitely won't be welcome by my parents. I am one of 7 and I thank God every day that I have so many siblings to share the burden and decisions with, and know that it will be somewhat easier later just because of our sheer number.

I hope when and if it happens to me, I will be graceful about becoming more dependent. It's a stage of life, same as any other. It means you lived longer than most and I hope I can be grateful for that and not bitter for what I lose as I age. I hope.
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