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| My parents are getting old. | |
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| Topic Started: 29 Sep 2008, 01:55 AM (87 Views) | |
| Invader Dib | 29 Sep 2008, 01:55 AM Post #1 |
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This was all sparked when my dad when in for a checkup on a condition he has with his shoulder and he was told that his ECG looked abnormal and he should come to their cardiology department for a stress test and contrast/xray so they could see his heart. Both of my parents are over 60, smoke like trains, and don't really follow any kind of specific diet. So, its time to start thinking. Lung cancer runs in the family and my mother already has COPD. My father isn't far behind. I currently live with them and have a single brother. In order to prepare for the inevitable future without them, and with all of their worldly goods, what kinds of things should I be looking into? Or at least, what end-of-life things should I be discussing with them? |
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| Sikis1312 | 29 Sep 2008, 08:24 AM Post #2 |
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1. Get the wills (living care directives and possessions) squared away. Some people like to have some say in their funeral arrangements: songs, sermons, location, cremation vs burial, etc. The person should pick an executor: get copies of the will, keys, alarm codes, passwords and account locations to the executor (or give the executor instructions on where these things can be found). Were you two are supposed to go if you are to young to live on your own. What else? Things you want to do with them. Be with them.  The most important thing is to live in the NOW. Please enjoy every minute that you can while they are still here. Don't start grieving before they are gone. Try not to worry. |
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| killersheepie | 3 Oct 2008, 05:22 AM Post #3 |
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I totally know where you're coming from, Dib. My dad is 62, in terrible health, and is stubborn as a mule. He smokes, has had one intestinal complication, traces of bladder cancer, and will need heart surgery sometime in the very near future. We even signed our new car under my dad's name in case something happens to him. I can say better for my mom because she's about ten years younger than my pops, but she's not in the greatest health situation either. Sikis is right though; if you're really worried, you should definitely ask your parents about their wills (I know I have), and spend as much time with them as possible. Try to enjoy who they are and what they do, and don't fret anything, because time can be deceiving; you don't want to be in a constant state of panic. I mean, it's okay to be concerned, but, like Sikis said, try not to worry. |
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| Ivy Vines | 7 Oct 2008, 01:01 AM Post #4 |
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my moms like-33 and she threw out her hip! |
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| Vladsimpaler | 7 Oct 2008, 04:27 PM Post #5 |
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Yeah, my parents are both around 55 or so. It's pretty crazy. My dad even got that one Ruby's (the restaurant) senior discount. |
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