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  maviGurL
(15)

my mother died of cancer since i was 9. she got it after a blood transfusion 10 years before after having a miscarriage that was on 1985. A year after that transfusion of her I was born. I was quite...

Started by maviGurL (15) • 5 responses • Last response by XperImenT (71) • 3 months ago
Tags:  cancer, health, sickness, death
 
 

  scarlet_woman
(8859)

i was speaking to a friend about their terminally ill parent-and it reminded me of when my own father was dying.now,in his case,i'm sure the doctor was going by rote,and perhaps truly meant...

Started by scarlet_woman (8859) • 6 responses • Last response by purplealabaster (827) • 2 weeks ago
Tags:  diabetes, doctors, advice, ill patients, health
 
 

  dedeaux51
(1)

Are you a Family Caregiver? Caregivng can be extremely rewarding, but can also be stressful. Feelings that you never thought you could or would feel can surface, such as: guilt, resentment,...

Started by dedeaux51 (1) • 3 responses • Last response by musicman6 (1829) • 4 months ago
Tags:  caregiver burnout
 
 

  grammagill
(6)

My soon to be 91 yr. old Mother In Law, has been living with us since 2007. She is not ready for a nursing home, as she get's around and does nearly everything for herself. But it is hard at times,...

Started by grammagill (6) • 1 response • Last response by okkidokitokki (1391) • 7 months ago
Tags:  caregiver, family
 
 

  suspenseful
(17105)

My husband had a stroke, in fact a series of mini strokes or tias one after that other and now his hands are so wrinkled up, he has to use a walker to get around and we are getting a power chair. I...

Started by suspenseful (17105) • 20 responses • Last response by ckhair13 (146) • 5 months ago
Tags:  spouse, caregiver, stroke, not a hero, ill spouse
 
 

  Jellen
(892)

Do you know a caregiver who gives time and effort for hours on end? Maybe that's you? Do you feel caregivers deserve kudos, praise for the work they do -- sometimes without thanks? Have you ever...

Started by Jellen (892) • 3 responses • Last response by Jellen (892) • 11 months ago
Tags:  caregiver, kudos, caregivers, family, thanks
 
 

  beverleyparkes
(62)

Does anyone out there who ever care for someone who don't like them, If it is so do you know why! I've been a caregiver for over ten years and i have never came across anyone who don't like me. I...

Started by beverleyparkes (62) • 1 year ago • 0 responses
Tags:  dislike
 
 

  AdTe23
(1700)

I have been a caregiver for 8 months. Actually, I've been one all my life, but for a job, it's been 8 months. I feel like I'm truly making a difference in the lives of seniors. I feel like I'm...

Started by AdTe23 (1700) • 3 responses • Last response by suspenseful (17105) • 1 year ago
Tags:  caregiving, home instead, very rewarding, caregivers need breaks
 
 

  daceyp
(237)

since my daughter started school full time im finding that im so tired all the time when shes not here.she has alot of problems that go with her condition and when shes here im forever watching her...

Started by daceyp (237) • 2 responses • Last response by agrant10 (851) • 1 year ago
Tags:  relax
 
 

  daceyp
(237)

im the full time carrer for my daughter who has ts everyday is filled with fits,behaviour problems,autistic traits,little routines that are easy for her to get into but difficult to break.she forever...

Started by daceyp (237) • 2 responses • Last response by daceyp (237) • 1 year ago
Tags:  her dad doesn't, seat belt
 
 
 

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