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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not quite 50, but I’m the sole help for my Dad who is in his 80’s. I also have school age children and no other family in the area. I’m struggling to juggle all of the demands and keep my sanity. Any suggestions on how to balance it all would be appreciated. He doesn’t drive and won’t go out anywhere without me, like to doctors appointments. He lives in a retirement community but doesn’t participate in many of their activities or use the transportation they provide. [/quote]

OP, I am so sorry. Just keep it in perspective that it is very temporarily situation.

The only things that helped us is that our parents in the area where they can use public transportation. They still can walk and take a bus or metro to get around. Another thing that helps that my kids are older. I am 42, but two of my teenagers are driving, so they can take either younger kid or grandparents when needed. I have demanding and not very flexible job, so can't do what you are doing. You need to teach your dad to use community transportation to get around. I would go with him on couple rides until he feels comfortable of using it himself. [/quote]

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