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Sogo

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14. In my hometown there are services you can hire for in-home assisted living.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 08:22 PM

Feb 9

I'm not sure how they work, like if you can get them just for short periods of time, but it's worth looking into whether it's available in your area. I'm anticipating that someday I may need to call on their services....

Wishing you and Mrs. Lucky health and wellness.....

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Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch... [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 9 OP

The time of your life. cachukis Feb 9 #1

The "golden years" LuckyCharms Feb 9 #2

Yep. We'd lost without each other. multigraincracker Feb 9 #3

My biggest worry is that... LuckyCharms Feb 9 #4

You have each other Marthe48 Feb 9 #5

Totally agree -- you have each other LSparkle Feb 9 #6

You guys both have a lot on your plates. Botany Feb 9 #7

I'm guessing about 80% (prolly more) on this board are dealing with serious issues erronis Feb 9 #8

(((gentle hug))) to you both. mwmisses4289 Feb 9 #9

You're a GOOD GUY, LuckyCharms! some_of_us_are_sane Feb 9 #10

Best thing that I ever did Dan Feb 9 #11

y'all are very hardy indeed Skittles Feb 9 #12

I know what you are going through ms.pamela Feb 9 #13

In my hometown there are services you can hire for in-home assisted living. Sogo Feb 9 #14

Sending my best vibes that you both feel better very soon. I wonder if the LoisB Feb 9 #15

Your situation sounds a lot like mine, here at home. slightlv Feb 9 #16

If these were golden years Dear_Prudence Feb 9 #17

Sounds just like our house catchnrelease Feb 9 #18

Yep, I've alawys been proud of being a 'doer', and its a tough adjustment. 70sEraVet Feb 9 #19

Thank you so much for sharing your difficulty JMCKUSICK Feb 9 #20

I am so sorry for what you and your wife are going through Grim Chieftain Feb 9 #21

Everything seems so much worse in winter mountain grammy Feb 9 #22

Holding you and your lady in lo ve and light. Healing vibes for you both. niyad Feb 9 #23

Growing old is a painful business, but one worth doing if one knows love. NNadir Feb 10 #24