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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
lingering doesn't have a ton of benefits.
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No it doesn't. My aunt has Parkinsons. She was diagnosed at about 60 and is now 76. She has required full-time care for almost 3 years and now is almost completely home bound. Her "life" revolves around struggling to fulfill the basics of eating and visiting the bathroom. She has been ready to pass for awhile but her body keeps on.
My father is her care-giver for 3 1/2 days with the other days covered by a paid care-giver. The last 3 years has taken a hard toll on him both mentally and physically and he is basically burning what may be the last good years of his life just as my aunt's spent her last good years caring for my uncle.
Getting old sucks.