IMHO caretaking for dads can be the worst. I should know, twice I've taken care of a grumpy, sick old man who honestly feels disrespected and offended by his daughter/ in law taking care of business and telling him what to do, even when he is completely incapacitated, even when there is no one else.
It seems to be about being allergic to the reduction in their lordly Dad Power...by a girl.
Fortunately for me, my dad was basically a good guy again as soon as he started feeling better. My FIL had a mean streak and liked arguing with everyone so I didn't feel too bad about stepping back so his wife and sons could drive him around.
So I say Patient Advocate is a swell option, especially if it's a guy. Old farts listen better to other men.
Steph, what others already have said. Put on your own oxygen mask first.
This advice has never been more relevant. We all need to keep this in mind.
This morning's nightmare involved bugs and the New England Patriots. Not good, brain.
Ewww. Sorry. We need to work on programmable dreams.
From a friend who lives in Allentown PA:
Well, did I have a big surprise tonight. I went to mail an important document in the mail room of my building. To my surprise the mail box has been removed. It looks as though we will not be able to post any mail from this building. I live in a 20 story building filled with senior citizens many of whom no longer drive a car. Isn't that nice. From now on we have to go to another location to drop mail. Luckily for me I still drive but I would prefer to do my mailing from the convenience of my building. I suppose it is to discourage voting by mail.
Or develop a good case of insomnia and stay up all night watching DVDs (I, personally, can't deal with new books, shows, etc.).
edited to add: responding to Dana and Laura
Test~ma requested here. ltc started complaining about a sore throat last night. So her doctor is sending her to a drive thru testing site for a strep test and a Covid test. She's not feverish, but she is miserable and not herself. And can I add how livid I am that they wouldn't do the damn test on Sunday when we were already at urgent care.
Test~ma! I'm sorry. Really agree she should have been tested at urgent care.
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