CareConnection - People Who Are Caregivers

Deborah Robinson

posted 09/27/2007, comments (0)

Teenagers with a Mood Disorder Need an Advocate

As the mother of a teenager with a complex set of mood disorders (social phobia, anxiety disorder/panic attacks and depression), I know how difficult it is for a teenager to be heard by both government agencies and mental health services. Although he is 19 years of age, I have to resource my son and accompany him to doctors, psychologists,... Read more Chevron

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Cathrynn

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posted 09/06/2007, comments (0)

I want to continue enjoying my caregiving experience

I am a 66 year old woman caring for my 90 year old mother, who is quite amazing - lives around ten minutes away by car in her own flat. She is getting much more disabled, with dreadful back pain and registered partially sighted with macular degeneration. We are very close but as she has become much more needy, very very dependent, my... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/24/2007, comments (0)

CareShare

I would like to invite all caregivers to visit CareShare, at forums.delphiforums.com/careshare. It's a forum where caregivers can ask, share, support, and even gripe.Caregiving is tough enough...why go through it alone. You may also be interested in viewing some of the old posts, dating back to 2001. I think that you may be able to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/29/2007, comments (4)

Is there anybody out there?

Sometimes I wonder if there is anyone out there who truly understands what it is like taking care of a loved one for so many years. Right now I feel so alone. I am very blessed to have a wonderful person that helps out with my daughter. I just wish my husband knew how to be supportive. Oh well, one... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/07/2007, comments (4)

Regarding Caregiving Payments etc Laws

My mom is very ill with cancer and i have been taking care of her i am 46 and live with my my mom i also work full time. I know i can apply for uneployment for 3mon and they will pay me but after that i may not have my job back is there any other services i can look into i really want to stay home with my mom. thank you anna

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