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Thriving in Old Age: Simple Care Strategies

When we were kids, it wasn’t easy for our parents to watch us grow up and transition into independent adults. Now watching our parents grow older is never easy too, especially when memory begins to fade. Over the past few years, particularly since the COVID period, I started noticing small changes in my mum as time goes by. At first, it was forgetfulness. Then it began to hit hard with repetition, confusion, and moments that felt unfamiliar. Brought them out to the mall for a walk. What makes it harder is that my dad is her primary caregiver, managing almost everything at home while the rest of us live separately. Like many families, we’re learning as we go, figuring out how to support both of them in ways that are practical, sustainable, and compassionate. Please don't pretend you haven't been frustrated at all during this process. We all know how hard it's been. The more you care, the more it gets into you. So, are you really okay? If you’re in a similar situation, here a...
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Home - The best place of Learning

I read something meaningful frm FB and like to share wit all:
1) My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION... 'You wait! Just wait till your father comes back!'

2) My Mother taught me about RECEIVING... 'You are going to get it when we reach home!'

3) My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE... 'Look at me when I'm talking to you! Why are you staring back at me?!'

4) My Mother taught me about HEALTHY COMPETITION... 'Aunty Mary's son scored 100 marks for Maths! Why can't you be like him?'

5) My Mother taught me about FINANCIAL PLANNING... 'Make sure you marry a rich man/woman in future!'

6) My Mother taught me about HISTORY... 'Many many years ago, when I was your age, I used to....'

7) My Mother taught me to be HOUSE-PROUD 'Chalet? Stay what chalet? You got no house to stay is it?!'

8) My Mother taught me about GENETICS... 'You ar...you're just like your father!'

9) My Mother taught me about the WISDOM OF AGE... 'When you get to my age, you'll understand.'

10) My Mother taught me about JUSTICE... 'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU...Then you'll know what it's like!' AND FINALLY...

11) My Mother taught me about POWER... 'I am YOUR mother, you better listen to ME!'

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