Dotage

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It’s hard to see an old man in his dotage. We all know that his time is short and that, sooner or later, he will be gone. We feel responsible for him like it’s our job to make him happy for the little time he has left. But it’s not always easy. Sometimes we have to do things that we don’t want to do, things that might cause us injury. Like keeping him company when he doesn’t want to be alone. Or helping him up the stairs. Or cleaning his messes. Putting stress on other…