The things that i like the most are that i am doing it for someone that i care about and want to see have the best life possible. ( I take care of my hubby, who was born with his disability, and ...
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Wow, this board has been quiet for a few days. I just wanted to ask a question/share ideas.
the question is: what do you do to take care of yourself/ take a break?
As for me, here are some ...
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Hi, my father is 87 and my brother took him in his home for 8 months; I was frequently taking him 2-3 days a week during that time, then my brother did not want him at his home anymore and they ...
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I'm a 40 yo, that has been a caregiver to my dh who is 47 for three years.
He was diag'd with throat cancer back in 2003, and even though his cancer is gone, has suffered numerous health prob...
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Howdy! My name is becky. My hubby, Ty, and I have been married 8 years. He was born with a developmental disability called cerebral palsy. He also has asthma.
His CP affects him in a variety ...
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My husband has cancer. We are 23 have been married for 2 years and I love him very much. He is able to work 40 hours a week and is very loving. So what is the probelm? Everything all together is j...
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Hi. first post.
I hope this will be the first of many and I plan to offer encouragement to others, but today I guess I just need to vent or I will explode on my family.
Have you ever been...
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I have been caring for my mother in law who is suffering from depression for a week. I have had very little support. Is there anyone who has any advice?
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hi everyone, im my parents caretakers, and you know what involves that. i also have fibromyalgia and my kidneys are only working 60% right now, will end up having some biopsies done this next mont...
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just found you all....here....
I've got situations I dont' know how to handle, or what to do....I need opinions, I need some direction.
I've got the following....
1) A severely depress...
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It has never been my thing to hit people. When I snap I smash things.
It is probably the rut. It is probably that I am on meds for depr and social anx. It is no doubt that I get it built up ...
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Hello,
I am 46 years old. My husband is 41. He was hurt at work in 1994. He has had several surgeries since then and has not worked more than 5 years straight.
He has applied for ssi a couple ...
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Hi I lost my Mother 4 years ago. Since then I have helped my Father with his daily life. He has since stopped driving and relys on me for social outlet, errands, etc. He calls me for everything. I...
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I can't find the "You're not alone" bit, but desperately need help.
Of three children I have always been the one my mother actively disliked, she made no secret of that. Paradoxical...
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I really need some advice. My Mom is 79, recently moved from her hometown to mine. She is miserably unhappy, refuses all offers from me to help her meet people, get out, etc. She is angry with m...
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OK Everybody know that there are several types of tourniquettes out there. I am looking for your opinion. Let me know. If possible give personal examples.
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I think this an excellent board to get some advise on so I hope those of you who are care givers can understand, espcially those who are living with and caring for parents and grandparents.
Ba...
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I don't mean to be posting all these topics,but I'd like to get the forum moving,not just that I have alot of questions in my head. I was doing a assignment for triaging pt's and putting them into...
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Hi All! New to this Board! Didn't know it existed and was looking for some kind of support for issues with my brother, who I am the primary caregiver to. He is a 25 y/o end renal patient who is...
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I really hope I don't get bashed for posting about my situation. I am a caring person and wish only the best for my FIL. He has Stage IV Colon Cancer, which has a grim prognosis (2 yrs w/treatment...
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I got the parents 24/7. This whole situation has stressed me out to the point I don't know who I am anymore, yet they seem oblivious, and keep demanding more. I don't get it. My husband and I m...
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My 91 y/o aunt was living with my parents until about two months ago, when they put her in a nursing home. She became ill, and could not walk on her own, or make it to the bathroom. My parents a...
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Does anyone have any words of support for a "mama's girl" (33) who just lost her mama?? She passed away last Thursday 6/22/06 from unspecified cancer (we think it was lung cancer), leavi...
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Hi,
I am new to this board and could use some of your experienced advice..
Currently, my Mom is 86 and in good physical health, only frail in hands and arms. She has dementia and is slowly pr...
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This has been in discussion everywhere but I think it needs to be touched on again. Do we give copd pt's o2 or do we deprive them of oxygen.
Please do discuss.
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