My poor dad has just been diagnosed with a degenerative illness. He is fairly well just now but could become very poorly and dependent quite quickly, it is very unpredictable. While nothing on the surface has actually changed since his diagnosis, obviously in some sense everything has changed. He lives with my mum, they are both active and independent, unless her health deteriorates she will become his cared when that day comes. Selfishly I just can't get my head round how I will cope with this all- seeing him going downhill, helping my mum etc. I have young children, which gives my dad great joy, so I also worry how I will juggle all the committments and still do the best for everyone. I worry I won't cope with seeing my dad become ill. If you have been in this position, can you offer any words of wisdom?
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