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Is this group still active?
I’m a full time caregiver for my Mom and also trying to take care of my own health and other family members. Anyone else in this situation? Would like to support each other and share here. Thx!!
Is this still an active group?
Hi! I’m Garth. I am a retired teacher and am 66. Three years ago my spouse was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease of which there is no cure. Being a full time caregiver, I admit I would rather rest when I have the opportunity than exercise. I was hoping to find others who might have a…
Welcome
Hello. I've created this group as a support for those of us who have the added stress of being a loving caregiver. It is so easy to just put our own needs aside. My focus for myself is on losing weight, I'm about half way to my goal. Do you need a place to decompress each day? Let's help each other through our stressful…
Hi I'm cali_flower
I recently became the defacto caregiver of my mother when she suddenly went down hill fast. I'm trying very hard to make sure she eats 3 meals a day, takes her medicine, goes to doctor's appointments and just lives well. But it's hard, because she keeps saying "Don't treat me like a child."
What happened to the caregivers?
I miss hearing from you guys. I guess either you've given up or you are too busy or too sad to log in. I think about all of you often. You are all in my prayers. Lynn
I'm exhausted
Hi there, I just found this group after doing a search on the forums.. I am a caregiver, I take care of my grand mother who lives at my house. I am 24 and I '' took a year '' off to do this. I'm not alone, as I live with my parents, my mom takes care of her as well. But I'm the one staying home everyday 9-6 ( except on the…
So how are all you caregivers doing today?
I had to take Hubby to the doctor again this morning. So I didn't get to do my morning walk. So this afternoon while he napped I got out my WALK AT HOME cd and walked in the cool house and really worked up a sweat! It's nice to have other options.
workouts?
Just wondering what workouts you do. I don't like working out so it's hard to get motivated. I'm limited to staying in the house right now since my husband needs me close. I haven't been moving as much so I'm at beginner level...
Sad news
My mom passed away this morning. She was very frail and we knew it was near, but it was still an immense shock. It feels so unreal. I have done everything except still today, I just can't bear it. The house feels so empty.
The last straw moment
People's capacity to handle stress always amazes me. And then you get to a specific small thing and you just lose it. I won't even bore you with all the details of the build up to my last straw moment. The second last thing was being rearended in a thunderstorm yesterday causing my whole back end of my car to be dented.…
