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Elder-caregivers

CaliforniaPeggy

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1. I would do it, but that's me.

Reply to phylny (Original post)

Fri Sep 26, 2014, 11:03 PM

Sep 2014

Would he actually try to physically stop you? I suspect his pride is getting in the way.

It's too bad.

Does he see that there are health risks in letting the place get dirty?

Good luck.

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Do I risk pissing him off and clean, or do I turn my back and shrug? [View all] phylny Sep 2014 OP

I would do it, but that's me. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #1

I would clean and I am 73 years old - yes it is embarrassing to need help but it is better than jwirr Sep 2014 #2

Years ago I was in the same position alcina Sep 2014 #3

Have a team come in while you take him out to dinner cpamomfromtexas Apr 2018 #4

This was from long ago! phylny Apr 2018 #5

even tho thats an old post its still very timely..as a lot of us are going thru it now... samnsara Feb 2019 #7

hubby and i are the only living relatives of my 85 y/o uncle by marriage.. samnsara Feb 2019 #6