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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Oct
We've had a wet, rainy morning, but that's okay. George took a little walk, and spent time outside. He's back in now and I'll be working on his tube here soon, but nothing to bad. Our yard looks like it could use some work, but I...
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Oct
Good afternoon.
We've been home less than a day, and George and I've slid back into our old routine. My laundry schedule's thrown off, but that's the only real difference I've noticed. I can esily get back on track with that...
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Sep
Good morning.
It's funnny how when you go on vacation, you tend to get up earlier then you normally would. Sure, George is on the balcony and spent a good hour on the couch watching t.v. But, if we were home, Id be fighting him...
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Pearl Rosa
@pearlrosa (139)
• United States
1 Mar 24
Being a caregiver, while a noble and compassionate role, comes with its own set of challenges and pitfalls. One of the most significant challenges is the emotional toll it takes on the caregiver. Constantly providing care for...
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
22 Nov 22
Hi My Lot,
It's been awhile since I've done an update about momma. Alas - she needs chemo now, infusion kind. It's to control some spots in her liver. The radioactive bead treatment didn't work as completely as it could have....
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
7 Feb 22
After 11 days since I filled out the application online, and two hours on hold we finally spoke to representative and got my brother Tim back on medical.
He also is back on food stamps, and he will likely apply for disability do...
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
3 Feb 22
Went to the Mental Health Clinic again today with my brother, we ran into my sister whom has been suffering from addiction she's doing better which is very encouraging, I talked to her about the clinic and she's hopefully going to...
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
29 Jan 22
So far the medication seems to do great for him getting to sleep, and in the morning he is fine. But later in the day the voices start again and he is increasingly agitated.
We see the doctor on the 3rd for a follow-up so I'm...
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Forgive me because I'm probably going to make most of these posts a diary of the days events.
This morning was good, my brother seemed to sleep peacefully through the night (read prior post if you have not)
But now at 3:00 PM he...
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
I know many of you here remember my brother Tim, I'm sure many of you remember different things that happened with him here and elsewhere that lead to his removal from this site.
Well I don't think it's a secret that my brother...
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
9 Jul 21
Hello everyone! I have not been here for 2 days I think. Since Thursday, I started a new part time job as what I have mentioned last time in my discussion.
I had to learn waking up at 6 in the morning again. At first it was hard...
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
18 Mar 21
That's one reason I haven't been here for a while. I was suddenly thrust into the role of full-time caregiver. He is healing well and I'm finally able to leave the house for a short time to shop, etc. Our friends and church have...
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divalounger
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
15 Jun 16
I just got back last night from several days of taking care of my mother post surgery. She lives alone and I thought she could use the help. She will be 86 soon and I feel as though we are entering a new stage in out lives....
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
23 Apr 16
The narrator of this story recounts meeting Paul Thompson, a mandolin player of some repute among bluegrass musicians. Thompson compliments him on his singing, something he finds flattering because, unlike Paul, he and most of the...
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
25 Jan 16
What is the “sandwich generation?” It’s a situation where you have responsibilities for caring for your aging parent or parents and also responsibilities for caring for your children and/or grandchildren all at the same...
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Cindy Tolbert
@cintol (11261)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I have been doing in home daycare for 8 yrs now and all my kiddos are getting older and going to school now. I only have a 3 yr old left part time so I figured it was time to move on and find something else to fill my time.
I...
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69190)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Dec 15
Mom peered into a box of sweaters and such. Ahuh. That's yours.
I moved a pile of old poetry papers from a box and handed the box to her. Talk about scruff. I should get it over with and burn those.
She's moving....
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69190)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Dec 15
I'm not dumb. I used to be a caregiver. And now the computer will blat out information by the semi truck load.
Information on what? On cognitive ability. Skull marbles. Dementia. Call it what you want.
Mom and I just...
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