how to help your parents die
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Sandra :
My dad has Parkinson’s. He was behaving very differently, depressed, threatening to go on hunger strikes, wanted to not live anymore. Had dementia all of a sudden. It came on fast. Checked for UTI. Negative. Was definitely dehydrated though. We got him
2026-10-12 11:52:38
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Tretha Conaway :
My mom was just diagnosed with dementia. It’s already harder than I thought it would be.
2026-09-18 20:24:13
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petespack21 :
I feel this. My mom is in memory care and suddenly got paranoid and even hit staff. Was also hoping it was a UTI. It was not. I sobbed to a friend - I miss my mom so much. Grieving while they are alive is an intense journey
2026-09-18 21:53:19
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StephCav :
Your vulnerability and honesty is such a gift to so many. Thank you.
2026-09-18 21:06:32
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barbarao6958 :
Unfortunately, we sometimes lose our parents way before they really leave us. This is so painful, you are a great daughter, do not forget this
2026-09-19 03:45:09
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stopengines :
I know the feeling. A diagnosis like a UTI is doable. A result of no infection just mean another saga of solving a mystery issue begins. Great points and thanks. I appreciate these videos.
2026-09-18 20:04:30
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Artistsoul2 :
I would highly recommend finding a local support group. I’m a belligerently independent person and took care of both parents for 13 years. It was my saving grace to bitch with ppl who were also in the thick.
2026-09-18 21:43:51
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idk020518 :
Oh God girl I am here!! 😩 Mom lives with me for over three years…saw her cry what’s going on with me what’s wrong…I don’t ever want to know myself what it’s like for them….but this is so hard on me I’m exhausted every day don’t know what in Gods name I’m doing …I’ve been on a roller coaster for three years ….she is recently on hospice ….and I’m going with the flow …know no other way…..wish I had a village to care for my mother…
2026-09-19 22:23:40
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arey1971 :
my parents declined for 10 years. in and out of hospice for years, in wheelchairs for 5 years. not for the weak!
2026-09-18 23:44:46
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Zillah ~LMNOP :
Oh, Megan! I am so sorry. I am walking a similar path. Father has stage 4 lung cancer. Has been fighting since 2020. Since Sunday, he has lost his mobility, speech, understanding, motor skills, and confuses people. This happened soooo much faster than anyone expected. Hospice has started a Care Plan for him. As a social worker, I am sure you know what that means. I will say your name every time I pray. Hang in there! ❤️
2026-09-18 21:39:42
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jennifersmoyer :
Many hugs
2026-09-18 23:37:09
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memom65 :
no road map for elderly care in our world. you are an inspiration sharing your story. 💖🌻💖
2026-09-19 01:04:09
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🌸 Megan 🌸 :
I relate to you so much! My father had Parkinson’s and my mom just had surgery and now is in full blow dementia! My husband and I are there primary care givers! Everyday has been a challenge. I have no one that can relate to me as I’m only 46 and dealing with this.
2026-09-18 21:19:51
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BlackEyedSusan :
Thanks for sharing, this caregiving to our parents is so sad and heartbreaking!!!
2026-09-18 21:32:34
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AMV Financial Corp :
So sorry to hear your pain, as caregivers for our aging parents we all understand 🥺
2026-09-19 17:52:17
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Liz Ryan :
I care for my mom; she has aggressive late onset Parkinson’s. It’s just awful. Grief by a thousand cuts- yes.
2026-09-19 02:50:41
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Wave :
My prayers go out to you. 🙏
2026-09-19 14:37:58
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Alison :
I’m so sorry you’re going through this and am also so grateful for your posts. The familiarity with this terrain is comforting as I go through it, too. This may sound trite, but stay hydrated. Your dad, too! Courage 💙
2026-09-18 21:59:21
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susanzak17 :
I can relate. My husband is in his 14th year with Parkinson’s. Moods and physical abilities will change on a dime. “Episodes” will appear out of nowhere. Fortunately for me, hubby rarely gets testy. My good wishes are with you.
2026-09-18 23:20:18
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Diane Alessi-Petree :
I'm on year 9 caregiving for my brother. He tried to un alive himself 9 yrsago after my parents passed 3 months apart. My brother wants compassionate death. He has been very vocal. stage 4b kidney failure. This roo has no road map. I have to be loud fight for his right to die the way he wants to. He has Asbergers. so there will be no change in his thoughts! I'm sorry you are coping with this but you are not alone
2026-09-18 21:32:52
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Andi Gatzke :
This is raw real and your feelings are valid. I have had these feeling during my tenure as a caregiver of an aging parent - now I am an adult orphan. Life was so much easier and more blissful before all of this. This is truly adulting - trying to find solutions to problems that can’t be solved for our loved ones is a journey that rips your heart out and wears so deeply on you. Be sure you take care of you and know the doubts that creep in about this journey’s path and the doubts about your reactions to it are valid and normal and you will get to the other side. You are giving your best to this terrible situation. I wish you and your parents peace.
2026-09-19 03:14:15
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Kari :
My dad is at this stage and because he’s being hostile towards the staff we are so afraid he may be kicked outed out…
2026-09-19 00:20:34
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Alicia RS :
We just went through a very similar diagnosis last week. Thought for sure it was a UTI. He’s far into dementia. Turns out an infection elsewhere. So hard to figure out when his brain is struggling.
2026-09-18 18:45:27
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Lulu B :
Did you start him on a new medication called seraquel? My mom started on that for behavioral change and made it worse behavior and so I had her go off that and she’s much better. Just a thought
2026-09-19 14:23:07
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Diane Alessi-Petree :
Breathe!
2026-09-18 21:12:49
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