COVID-19 reality for us

[sjbraun]

I'm off for a quick (err, slow, but short,) ride before I assist my wife on a conference call with her siblings to discuss what levels of care they want for their elderly, Alzheimer's ridden father.
Coronavirus will likely be a death sentence for him. He's fine now, but there was an exposure in the facility where he lives, (a caregiver tested positive.) Given his needs for assistance with dressing, bathing, feeding and mobility, there's no way for him to practice social distancing. One of these days, an asymptomatic caregiver will spread the virus throughout the facility. And then...

My wife is pretty shattered by the thought of her Dad dying alone, but sadly, that is our new reality.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by sjbraun

I'm off for a quick (err, slow, but short,) ride before I assist my wife on a conference call with her siblings to discuss what levels of care they want for their elderly, Alzheimer's ridden father.
Coronavirus will likely be a death sentence for him. He's fine now, but there was an exposure in the facility where he lives, (a caregiver tested positive.) Given his needs for assistance with dressing, bathing, feeding and mobility, there's no way for him to practice social distancing. One of these days, an asymptomatic caregiver will spread the virus throughout the facility. And then...

My wife is pretty shattered by the thought of her Dad dying alone, but sadly, that is our new reality.

that is a tragic and sobering thought. best wishes to you and your family.

Try not to lose hope! It's not over till its over.