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Elder-caregivers

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13. You're very welcome...

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 09:51 PM

Wednesday

My folks were so difficult to feed...

Actually, my mom was more difficult than my dad. She was troubled by mouth ulcers so soft foods were a blessing.
I got sandwich cookie cutters to remove the crusts from soft bread. When she was able, she would eat flowers +
hearts + moons.

https://www.amazon.com/HINZER-Sandwich-Breakfast-Stainless-Decruster/dp/B0FX75QTNG?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/HINZER-Sandwich-Breakfast-Stainless-Decruster/dp/B0BQMKS3TW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

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You're very welcome... ultralite001 Wednesday #13

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