When Caregiving Ends
QUESTION: "My father moved in about five years ago. He lives with my husband and me, and our world revolves around taking care of him. We prepare meals that follow his diet, go places he can navigate, plan activities he will enjoy, and transport him wherever he needs to go. I am wondering what life will be like when he is no longer with us. Frankly, it is hard to imagine what we will do with ourselves when he is gone, as he is the center of our lives. Is there a way to prepare for this? I do not want us to be driftless. My brothers and sisters do not seem concerned about how they will feel after he is gone." - READER
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