Parents Caring for Parents Support Thread (Part 2)

HImom
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:33:34 +0000

Aging is frustrating—for the person aging AND the loved ones. I’m sorry for all those who are traveling this journey. Know that we are all here with and for you!

I’m feeling a bit of dejavu. I was helping my folks with their medical appointments and now I’m helping H with his. Up until about 15 months ago, he was able to handle all his own medical stuff but since then, he’s been happy having me “help.” I set up the appointments, drive us there, take notes, ask questions and remember what was discussed. He’s had a LOT of medical things over the past 15 months—some cataract surgeries, cyst removal, radiation for cancer, and LOTS of appointments and specialists. It’s definitely better with two of us there than just him because his short term memory has gotten very unreliable. So far it’s working ok, but sometimes it’s a bit much for both of us. He’s had one or more medical appointments and/or tests every weekday since we got back, Friday through this Friday! Oh well, it’s working pretty well and for that we are grateful!