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Elder-caregivers

Tech

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6. It is so hard.

Reply to MissMillie (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:38 AM

Mar 2020

My mil was in care for over 13 years after a massive stroke. We were kept out of the home many times over the years because of the flu. I think it's best for all, but so difficult. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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My mom's care facility has suspended visits [View all] MissMillie Mar 2020 OP

Is he able to at least video chat with her? Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #1

He's not computer literate MissMillie Mar 2020 #4

... handmade34 Mar 2020 #2

Can you set up Messenger or Snapchat/Skype for them? dewsgirl Mar 2020 #3

Such trying times for so many of us.... Ohiogal Mar 2020 #5

It is so hard. Tech Mar 2020 #6

My parents assisted living in Glenview, IL ekelly Mar 2020 #7

My dad's nursing home is quizzing people on risk factors and suggesting applegrove Mar 2020 #8