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06.11.20, 19:59 PM General Topics
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What is your opinion: my 89-year-old mother lives in pompano Beach FL Half the year, and comes back to Stamford CT For the summer. She normally comes back at the end of April, but because of Covid, she has remained in FL. She lives alone in FL, me and my siblings make sure she has food delivered to her. She is very much vibrant and alive mentally and does what she can to keep things interesting. She is a major survivor. She wants to come back to CT because she wants to see her family and because most of her friends and acquaintances are leaving the community she lives in. She is worried about getting the virus if she comes up north, but it’s probably going to get more difficult for her if she stays in FL. My brother has offered to rent an RV and drive her home, but I’m not even sure how easy it is these days to get one. She can’t drive in a car because it is almost impossible for her to get in and out of a car to use the bathroom. Also because of her physical situation. It will be hard for her to sit in a car for that long. Any ideas or suggestions? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.20, 07:59 PM Flag
 

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I would risk it on a plane. What's the point of isolating at 89 years old, she could die of anything at any point. I'm sorry I sound callous but my mother was strict about quarantine and we found out about three weeks ago that she has lung cancer that has spread to liver and bone. Basically we were all avoiding her for her safety but really she missed being with her family for her last "good" months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 09:49 PM Flag
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^sorry I just realized I was rambling. I think the benefit of flying outweighs other options. RV might be tough, how long will it take? Can another driver go as well so you can drive through? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 09:52 PM Flag
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Oh wow what a terrible story, I am so sorry!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.20, 01:17 PM Flag
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Does Elite airline fly out of PB? It's a small charter, super-clean and half-empty. A friend in virtually your exact circumstances just used it and it was fine. I think the catch is that it lands in Newark, so you'd have to haul out there to get her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 10:02 PM Flag
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Have her wear a mask and fly. I live in Stamford and things are pretty good here right now while numbers are increasing in Florida. Good time for her to be here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 10:48 PM Flag
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We are in the same situation with my 87 year old MIL. Flying her back to NJ first class next week. Sent her masks, gloves etc. She's declined a lot over the last many months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:01 PM Flag
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She will have wheelchair service at the airports, which she has done for the past few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:02 PM Flag
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At 89, seriously get on a plane and live your life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:16 PM Flag
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