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Elder-caregivers

EmmaLee E

(205 posts)

7. Telephone daily

Reply to Lilaclady (Original post)

Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:53 AM

Nov 2023

My 90+ mother lived with my sister for several years before she died.
I was unable to travel and help, but I did start calling Mom - every day. We chose a time when my sister was busy, giving them both peace of mind.

Ten+ minutes a day. I never thought of it as doing much, until my sister told me how much Mom loved the calls - and waited for them every day.

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100 years young [View all] Lilaclady Apr 2023 OP

I'm the live-in caregiver for my 99-year-old mother. Staph Apr 2023 #1

This was going to be my suggestion, as well. hippywife Apr 2023 #2

Thank you Lilaclady Apr 2023 #3

There's a reply link on each post... hippywife Apr 2023 #4

Thank you Lilaclady Apr 2023 #5

I'm caregiving my 98 year old mom JudyM Apr 2023 #6

Telephone daily EmmaLee E Nov 2023 #7