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celticeagle @celticeagle (189915) • Boise, Idaho 20 Aug 16

In case whoever is reading this doesn't know-- I was diagnosed with severe depression with panic attacks back in 2006. I have had issues with depression as far back as I can remember. Slowly I am finding ways to make my mood...

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khym100 @khym100 (38) • South Korea 21 Mar 13

now i'm thinking, when i get old and my children get their own family, who will take care of me? nowadays, we have this what we call 'care givers' they are the one who take care old people. i actually don't like this idea, because...

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Caregivers for elderly mother

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 27 Jun 12

Sometimes you wonder about people who are looking for work. My boyfriend's mother has dementia and she cannot be left alone anymore. My boyfriend still works and he is sick himself and unable to properly care for her. Before you...

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Gay Caregivers....who cares?

missybear @missybear (11391) • United States 20 Jan 12

If you're loved one was in a Nursing home,Hospice or Hospital would you care if the caregiver was gay or a lesbian? If say your dad was sick would you refuse the assistance of a gay CNA {Certified Nurses Assistant}or if it was...

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Who takes care of the Carers?

janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 9 Dec 11

Carers/caregivers/care providers are task to take care of the health of other people. To see their needs are met and served them with love, joy, enthusiasm, sense of humor ( needed to uplift the spirit of the patient) and...

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Moment's I wouldn't wish to be a NURSE!!!

elleb0418 @elleb0418 (1107) • Philippines 24 May 10

- when a 2 year old girl is kept on NPO(Nothing per orem)and is crying for water. As a nurse all I can give her is a sips of water to wet her mouth and lips. - when a patient is dying and all the family are crying and nothing I...

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what is important for you?your family or your career?

duaatheangel @duaatheangel (90) • Pakistan 25 Jan 10

will your family be important for you or will you shift your responsibilities at home to others by hiring babysitters and caregivers?

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Thoughts on caregiving

busyB4 @busyB4 (874) • United States 8 Dec 08

Do you think that there should be benefits for those who are dedicated caregivers for family members and cannot work in order to take care of their loved one? If the person is under retirement age, do you think there should be any...

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Who Is The Nurturer in Your Fanily???

LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 20 Sep 08

I had noticed in the past that when someone gets sick, it's almost always the females who are the caregivers. The Mothers go take care of the new Moms & baby. This has always been true in my family except for one aunt & she only...

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Well it's that time again...

devilsangel @devilsangel (1817) • United States 2 Sep 08

Ok so for most people in the US it's back to school time. So I'm wondering to all those parents who have kids heading back to school, what are your plans for making this year a productive one. I mean I know that for some kids...

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Did you end up becoming the one you wished to become?

Candee @Candee (530) • India 9 Jun 08

All of us have varied dreams. Dreams of a perfect future. Dreams to become professionals, dreams to earn money and luxury, dreams to become caregivers, do good to one and all or even dreams to become a perfect human. So,...

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Baby dies after being thrown by a seven year old child in a private daycare!

Foxxee @Foxxee (3650) • United States 7 Jun 08

Baby dies after being thrown by a seven year old child in a private daycare! Here is the link below to the story: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,364223,00.html I don't know what to think about this story.. Do...

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Police charge caregivers for holding 7 in basement of home...

Feona1962 @Feona1962 (7526) • United States 20 Sep 07

Harrisburg, PA..."Five adopted children and two care-dependent women were locked inside a basement, weren't adequately fed and were forced to endure improper sanitation by a couple being paid $9,000 a month to care for them,...

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Just wanted to let my friends know...

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 27 May 07

I brought my husband home for the Care Center today. I am so happy to have him back home! It was lovely not having to cook and do so much laundry, but I really missed him! Now the TV is blasting away, I've run my legs of fetching...

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Can you really trust your child's caretakers?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 20 May 07

There are so many incidents on the news about daycare workers, babysitters, even teachers that abuse children. There is a recent case near me where a daycare worker taped a 2 year old and the child died. None of the parents had...

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Elder care.

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 14 Apr 07

Taking care of a fully disabled 70 year old woman 24 hours a day 7 days a week is difficult. I recently took a job as a home health aide and it is pushing me to my limits. There is no opportunity to catch enough sleep as she keeps...

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Just blue.

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 27 Mar 07

Looking for sympathy from my myLot friends! It's been a tough week. My husband was doing great for awhile, but has taken a turn for the worse. Fortunately, he sleeps a lot, so does not feel much pain or anxiety about his...

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dealing with death

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butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 5 Mar 07

Do you have elderly parents who need your help, or that you look after? I used to help with looking after my mother when she was alive, and run her all over. She's been gone for quite a few years now. My father is 82 now and going...

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ELDER CARE.....daycare for the elderly

AskAlly @AskAlly (3625) • Canada 16 Jan 07

I just saw on the news that some companies are now offering elder care to workers with elderly parents. They offer care from 8:00am to 6:00pm. There are activities and lunch snacks and coffee etc are served. Would you utilize...

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Our you proud being a citizen of your country?

catchre @catchre (396) • Philippines 23 Dec 06

I am proud to say that i am a Filipino. We are very hospitable people. We have strong family ties and a very colorful culture. Filipinos are also none for their hardwork. It is a fact that our country sends filipinos overseas to...

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