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Elder-caregivers

Biophilic

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2. I seriously admire your grit and determination to do what you can for these people.

Reply to Niagara (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:41 PM

Jul 1

I wish I had something useful to pass along to you. The best I can do is remind you to take care of yourself first. They depend on you and it sounds like you’ve developed a working relationship with them. Good for you.

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I think I'm in over my head [View all] Niagara Jul 1 OP

No practical advice True Dough Jul 1 #1

I'm sorry I'm incoherent sometimes Niagara Jul 1 #3

Maintain those boundaries, Niagara! True Dough Jul 1 #7

Thank you for the reminder, True Niagara Jul 1 #8

I seriously admire your grit and determination to do what you can for these people. Biophilic Jul 1 #2

I have plenty of patience with the elderly Niagara Jul 1 #4

Walmart's Parent's Choice pediatric powder Phoenix61 Jul 1 #5

Thanks for the pediatric powder suggestion, Phoenix61 Niagara Jul 1 #6

I haven't been able to find it in the stores Phoenix61 Jul 1 #14

Popsicles... ultralite001 Jul 1 #9

There's actually popsicles in their freezer Niagara Jul 1 #10

Pedialyte has a popsicle variety pack... ultralite001 Jul 1 #11

Thank you for that link Niagara Jul 1 #12

You're very welcome... ultralite001 Jul 1 #13

It sounds like you are doing an amazing job. Trueblue Texan Jul 2 #15

Thank you, Trueblue Texan Niagara Jul 2 #16

You can let them fold clothes... Trueblue Texan Jul 2 #17