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Change of Roles

by on March 10, 2010


I have watched my father go from a strong, independent man to a frail, elderly man. Particularly over the last year I have seen our roles switch. Last year he had several falls which highlighted his weakened body. He also has shown increased memory loss. He had to spend time in rehab and is now [...]

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Dad Comes Home

by on March 10, 2010


It was a difficult decision to remove my aging father, of age 70, from his comfortable nursing home and bringing him into my household. However, my worries were quickly turned to joy as I realized what an impact he was beginning to have on our family. First of all, my wife and I were able [...]

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Caring for My Father who Suffered a Stroke

by on March 9, 2010


I am currently in my early 30s while my father is in his late 50s. He has suffered two mild strokes and has been diagnosed with diabetes around a year ago. My father had been the breadwinner for us three kids when my mother left us. He had been working too hard and this could [...]

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It Can’t Get Worse Than This

March 5, 2010

My father was a senior officer in the Indian Army. He was always known to be very strong, energetic and full of child-like enthusiasm. After his retirement, when I and my sister made our houses, he was the strength behind their smooth execution. My mother was a perfect foil for him. He would walk not [...]

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