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I'm 42 and my wife Cely had a major stroke on 10/13/08

posted 01/30/2009, comments (2)

I'm TAG, and I need help to care for my beautiful wife. I'm freaking out inside!!

My wife had a hemmorraghic stroke on 10/13/08. She was in the hospital for 2 months and was released from rehab on 1/14/09. I am now trying to work from home, care for her (PT, vital monitring, medication dispensing). I also am in charge of our two teenagers BIanca 17, and Chase 14. They try to help as much as they can, but have school, and actual... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Helping those who help others: the Modified Caregiver Strain Index

I found this video to be wonderfully enlightening. I would suggest that all Caregivers and family/friends of caregivers take the time to view this video. Often overlooked, caregivers can suffer from depression. The job tends to wear you down over time.The Modified Caregiver Strain Index helps to determine the level of strain a caregiver is... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (5)

Calling All Whimsy Suggestions

Whimsy isn't a word I associate with caregiving, and I doubt if anyone else does either; yet I did something very whimsical the other day, and I'm really glad I did. It made me feel great. I had a design painted on my big toes. I usually get a pedicure every six weeks or so, but this is different. I now have flowers on my toes, bright... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

Hard to let Go of the Pride

Debra, I first want to thank you for sharing your story. I had the same thing happen to me flying out of Long Island, NY. I needed to be back in AZ because My son was having a port installed to start chemotherapy. I felt like the Airlines waited just long enough for everyone to miss their... Read more Chevron

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cindym136

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Founder of Age Right Training, LLC

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posted 07/27/2008, comments (0)

Helpful DVD series called Comfort Zone, Feeling Younger Workout

I hope it is ok to promote my dvd series on this sharepost. It has been well-received by the caregiving community and harvard wellness center's ageless yoga, another excellent dvd. My company, www.agerighttraining.com sells three 45 minute dvds that help relieve tension in the lower back, the neck and spine, and the shoulders. I made them for... Read more Chevron

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