My 88 yo father is doing my dishes after dinner. I don't feel guilty--he practically pushed me out the door--but I do feel a little ashamed.
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thank him and hug him tightly ! 
if it is something he can do and makes him feel independent, then let him go for it.
88 and able to do dishes... this is a blessing, Diva, trust me.
He's 88 and able to drive to Boston to visit his sister. Not that it doesn't worry us.
That's 800 miles, folks.
That is impressive! My 88 yo MIL can barely cross a room.