I Am a Caregiver

My parents, both in their 60's, are nearing the end of their life. My mother suffers from dementia and my father has emphysema and COPD. I am starting to wonder if he may have cancer as well. My parents hate doctors and usually refuse...

Todd is the mildly retarded senior citizen diagnosed with Stage IV congestive heart failure with a life expectancy of one to two years and for whom I have become full-time caregiver. We saw his cardiologist's nurse practitioner two days...

I help others in part to hide from my own issues. I think my friend "denial" plays a big part in it. Don't get me wrong, I have a huge heart that breaks easily but I continue to put it out there in hopes that I'll bring joy to...

My name is Isabel from Melbourne, Australia. The insperation  why I build my site is my husband John. I am new at doing this, but as I learn hopefully will improve in the future & looks much better & nicer.For me this...

I live with my parents and I always have. For a variety of reasons I remained at home though the two primary ones now are to take care of my mother and because my own deteriorating health prevents me from working and affording a place...

My mother, 77, was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I relocated to be with her and be her full time caregiver. With both daughters grown and on their own and having just gotten divorced, it was not a difficult decision. I'm just...

i have worked in a mental health facility for 14 yrs and, although it can be rewarding, it can also take a toll on you as well. couple that with looking after my disabled sister, who has arthritis and avascular necrosis of the talus...

I am currently in a relationship with the most beautiful person I think has ever been placed on this Earth. He has epilepsy, Dissociative Identity Disorder, major depression, and schizoaffective disorder. His mother has passed away, he...

being a caregiver is tricky...its a wonderful personality trait to have but it can get tricky...because we can care for others...but it is only good and healthy if that person cares back...or sometimes someone doesnt give in the same...

I was only acquainted with but did not know the neighborhood man everyone called Todd, a senior citizen who I noticed was the target of cruel comments by the kids in the neighborhood. But I started to know him that Thursday morning in...

I am just trying to keep going. Our story is long but I'll try to keep it short. In April of 2011 we found out my husband's kidneys were failing. He was a diabetic for many years before I knew him. We have had our share of ups and...

I spent my entire life as a caregiver.  First for my siblings, to make up for brutal sadistic parents.  Then came single parenthood.  Worked 35yrs as a nurse.  Last gig was a husband with Vascular Dementia.  That finished my...

Due undoubtedly to my background in journalism, I have a respect for the power and potential of the written word. It can be cathartic, giving voice to thoughts and feelings whose emotions can cloud a reality that, despite our knowing we...

HI All, I have been looking for someone/something/someplace to be able to share and connect with others.
So 2 months ago my Grandma had a stroke while we were out for lunch, she all of a sudden could not write her own name - to sign for...

Hello..

I find myself part of the "sandwich generation". I'm a single mom to my 9 year old who is a special needs child and also caregiver for my 79 year old mom with stage 4 cancer.

I would love to discuss this...

Whenever I write or talk about this, people get very serious, and try to lecture me.  All I'm trying to do is have a laugh.  I really am trying to be funny.  Here are some of the things people say to me about my caregiving situation...