Distance Adult Child Feels Left Out of Parent ’s End-Of-Life Care

Photo image Abigail Keenan Dear Carol: My dad and I were always emotionally close even after I became an adult.  Three years ago, I moved 500 hundred miles away due to my husband’s work, so it became harder to communicate since Dad wasn’t good with technology. I used to visit every month which helped, but of course, COVID distanced us. Dad’s now in hospice care. Since we’re all vaccinated, I’m cleared to go, but my sister and Dad’s wife continue to hold me off. They say he’s still at risk even though I said that I’d wear a mask. Since he and I can’t communicate directly, I don’t know how he feels about this. I don’t want to alienate the family, but don’t I have a right to see my dad? – PW Continue reading on Inforum for insight into the complications that can occur when siblings differ and a parent is dying: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.                Related StoriesSurprising Ways Gut Bacteria Affect HealthOlder, Sicker Adults May Want to Consider an Additional End-Of-Life DocumentBalancing an Elder's Sense of P...
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