I want to thank all of you who gave me such good advice over the months about the care of my mother. It's been awhile since I came here. My mother passed away on the 25th of August.
No matter how...
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I just found this site by accident and have been reading some of the posts and feel some relief knowing there are others struggling with the caretaking life.
Almost 2 years ago my parents sold the...
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I would love to hear from anyone who is caring for their spouse at home. My husband has diabetes and is taking medication for high blood pressure since about 1996 but therein lies the problem - h...
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I am 37 yrs. old and the primary caregiver to my husband who is 80 yrs. old. We have a 10 yr. son and a 9 yr old daughter. He is in the "beginning" last stage of Alzheirmers. He goes t...
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my 82 year old mother lives in an apt attached to my house. Most of her day is spent in the house alone. I feel quilty (and sorry for her) all the time. I work full time and have a teenage boy t...
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My Mom is 90 & failing fast, about a year ago a dr sd to ck out nursing homes since it wouldn't be long she has dementia. I did & thought I had her in a nice one but they interviewed her &...
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Hello! Being that there are several caregivers on this site, I'm hoping that you will share with me your tools and resources for dealing with the stresses and restrictions involved in this respon...
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Anyone know of any product that help with weight gain for people that have no teeth. My husband is eating baby food, shakes, eggs, some fish and I'm giving him vitamins and iron. Is there anythi...
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Myself and my hospice nurses seem to be in a predicament that none of us are sure what to do.. My mother is 74 and in hospice care because of **** and congestive heart failure..
She hates being on...
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Does anyone know how hard it is to coordinate a move with someone in hospice???
We are moving the 5th of next month.. I am trying to get everything set up so that it all runs smoothly.. I thought ...
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My mother has had heart disease for years and was recently diagnosed terminal after several hospital stays since November last year. I am her primary caregiver.. The hardest part is watching her w...
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I am a care giver of my father who has ALS. I also work for Hospice, (a company that takes special care of people who are dying) I am new to this forum, but would like more caregivers to speak out...
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My husband has tongue cancer. We have had surgery in Feb. gone through radiation from Mar. 13 to May 1. On May 2 a check-up with his surgeon led to biopsy and the need for more surgery. When we...
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where does a person go to find child care for a autism child? is there a special place to look? Thanks
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Hi!
I'm new here. I have a 27 yr old son who needs complete personal care. It is getting too difficult to bath him in the shower. He cannot transfer from his wheelchair to the bath chair and then...
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Short explaination, my mom is in her 50's. I am the eldest daughter of 4, I live out of state, my sister is still a minor living with my mom. She is very sick physically, will not leave the house,...
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Can anyone tell me if there is anything I can do to help my husband recuperate from his radiation. Any hints as to what I can feed him / he has a stomach tube but is beginning to eat soft food, s...
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Hello my name Parris,
I am a caregiver I am 48 years old I am married with 2 kids 21 and 19 and 2 beautiful grand daughters I am a at home care giver for my mother in law i gave up a job getting p...
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Hello, there .
I wonder if anyone who has had the experience, or any ideas, what I can do regarding my husband?
I have had 3 rare- type Spinal Cord ops.over 2 1/2 years ,leaving me with S/Cord ...
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Does anyone have experience hiring private duty nurses or a nursing agency to care for an elderly person in their home? My father will be moving from a nursing home back to his home in the near f...
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Need some help on how to work with respite. Have respite for the first time, a very nice lady, but although I have warned her she is coming across as 'bossy' and Mom is not reacting well. How do...
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I am 43. My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in June, and my mom with advanced breast cancer last month. I have 2 kids, ages 13 and 15. I am feeling like I am overwhelmed at t...
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hello everyone..i need some serious help =/
i take care of a 79 year old diabetic woman whos had 2 strokes which have compeletly destoryed her left side
that said shes not a nice person at all and...
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Hi everyone, I take care of my mom of almost 83. She fell again the other day. She has **** and Dementia. Her memory is getting worse. Now she has loose bm. Anyone know about this?...Dee
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