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Kristi Gott

posted 03/20/2009, comments (0)

Bereavement: Passing Along Love As a Memorial

Passing along the love you shared with a dear one is a way to memorialize that caring you shared. I recently lost my dear gentleman companion of the past 3 years when he did not survive heart surgery. In 1996 I lost my husband to cancer. The caring others have showed me, and that I have felt for them, goes on in a way... Read more Chevron

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TAG

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

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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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posted 12/05/2008, comments (0)

Day one at rehab center

Today my father, who has mild dimentia and heart disease, was transferred from the hospital to a rehab/nursing home facility. It is an eye opener to walk into a nursing home and see others who are living there and realize that could be your Dad/Mom and to realize how blessed I am that I will be taking my Dad back home in 10-14 days. Trying... Read more Chevron

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i was in a accident a work and am now, disabaled

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posted 11/22/2008, comments (0)

waking up during a sedated procedure

I recently had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, because I have been under pain management from an accident with narcotics my inability to be sedated is unfavorable(for lack of better word) I have awaken in the middle of this procedure before. Although I informed the physician of this, he took it mildly. After being increased to 225mg of Demerol,... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)

It's National Family Caregivers Month

November is a time to recognize and support family caregivers, build awareness about our situation, and speak up for our rights. Each November since the mid-nineties, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) has organized a national celebration and time of awareness in support of family caregivers. This year is no different. The NFC Month... Read more Chevron

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