CareConnection - People Who Are Caregivers

Glory2God

posted 05/10/2008, comments (0)

When the Caregivers are Ill at a young Age

I agree with Ms. Mintz many things need to be done for caregivers. I have been taking care of my 2 seriously ill parents for the last 10 years. I spent my thirties taking care of my sick parents who were 50 when they became ill--they had never been ill a day in their lives. I am an only child and I have never received any financial or... Read more Chevron

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beth

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posted 01/29/2008, comments (0)

to the man I loved like a dad

I did a live in with a heathy 92 year old man.I worked for him for 3 years.family lived in ct.we live in keywest.this was not just a job you fall in love with these people.the family trust you to take care of them. he got sick & passed.it has been 4 months. I still cry .i'm in ct with family.they don't get that ,it was more than... Read more Chevron

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MzSassiness

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posted 11/02/2007, comments (0)

She can't but I can.

When times are rough and I don't want to get out of bed, I remember this...She can't but I can. My daughter has c.p. and is a quadriplegic. She has the physical capabilities of a 5 mo. old child. I'm sure that if she could walk to the bus stop and tie her shoes, she would.

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Lori

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posted 10/29/2007, comments (0)

National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate National Family Caregivers month! Post a photo, testimonial, poem or other tribute recognizing a devoted caregiver, a loved one who depends on you, or the special relationship experienced between a caregiver and the person in need. For every tribute contributed on CareConnection through the SharePost... Read more Chevron

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Dinah

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (4)

help for sundowning

Hi, I'm Dinah. Does anyone have any suggestions for helping seniors with sundowning? I've tried medications, reasoning, yelling, changing mealtimes and bedtimes. Have you had any success? Please share. Thanks.

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