
Caregivers Support Group
A voluntary caregiver is a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves. The challenges of a caregiver are unique and sometimes it's hard to find people to talk to who know what you're going through. Join the conversation and find others who...
You are not alone.. (((hugs)))
I'm sorry......guess that was a hot button for me. But I bet a lot of us are going thru that same stuff. It is just so easy for others to tell you how to do it, which is easy, but they never want to do the things that could REALLY help you, because those things all take time and effort.
I'd say throw the book away, but that's wasteful. Recycle it instead. HI-5's to us all!!!
My sister and I were supposed to take turns. Dad was going to live 3 months at both places, so we all wouldnt get frustrated.
She has not seen him in almost a year.
But I prefer him to live here full time anyway. My sister did not take him to the doctor once the year he lived with her.
The only time he went to the doctors was when it was in an ambulance.
At least I know that when hes with me all his medical needs are taken care of.
But I learned real quick that you cant count on anyone.
My dad has 4 other kids not one has stepped up to help.
But I dont complain at all to my dads family. I wont give them the satisfaction. When my dad lived with my sister all she did was complain about how horrible my dad was. No one wants to call and hear that. So at least when my dads family does call, its always positive and upbeat. And it seems like they want to do more (not much) but still more.
I think people want to help on their own terms not on yours. And even though it stinks. a little is better than nothing.
You are living my life and if you find any answers to your question please share with me.
Thank you take care...Lonaka
it's so sad, but unfortunately, so typical. makes me tired just typing it.