Hi, I am new to this so not really show how things work. My 80 year old father is receiving end of life care at home but sadly due to the circumstances with the world at the moment nurses can only come in if we call them, so I have moved in with my parents to help but if I'm honest I am struggling mentally trying to care for my dad and make sure my mum does not make herself ill. This is such a cruel thing to watch especially at the moment as friends and family can not visit.
I hope everyone is safe and as well as can be
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm very sorry to hear that your father is receiving end of life care. I can only begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be for both your parents and yourself.
Could I recommend that you join the supporting someone with incurable cancer group where you can share your worries about the prospect of losing your dad as well as discuss practical issues around end of life care with others who will understand what you're going through.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
You may find this information from Macmillan on your feelings when someone you know has cancer helpful to have a look through.
Sending a supportive ((hug))
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