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...

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tiredcaregiver 07/14/2014

Hello everyone,
I just joined and wanted to pop in and say hello. My husband had a stroke that left him needing total care 24/ 7. I quit my job and with the help of my children we care for him at home. It's been quit an adjustment as I am sure you all are aware how life changes sometimes rather quickly. Being home with my husband full time can be lonely and I work hard at finding things I enjoy to do while being able to still care for him. Looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Sandy102142 07/14/2014

Sorry about your husband. He's lucky you and the kids are there for him. Glad you found this site. There will be others along to welcome you I'm sure. Come here often we will help if we can. Hugs and prayers, Sandy

MelodyJane 07/14/2014

Welcome, tiredcaregiver!
We are all in the same boat, even though individual circumstances are different.
You will make many good friends here! Some members in this group are going through exactly the same thing you are.

You are a lucky Caregiver to have the support of your children. Some Caregivers are going it alone & need help from outside sources.

Have you planned a Respite trip yet? Respite is time away to refresh yourself & press the reset button. Respite is important to your physical & emotional health as a Caregiver.
I am sure you will make many good friends here!
Hugs, MelodyJane

KiddoGal 07/14/2014

Welcome "tiredcaregiver" (what a good name!) to our group. You will also meet phoebesfriend, who's husband also had a stroke about 3 years ago. My husband has had medical issues for the last 20 years and now is on dialysis and has emphyema/sight issues/walking difficulties. You can come here to laugh, vent, cry, whine, get advice, just talk, or give help to others. Will send you a friend request.

HCARD 07/14/2014

Welcome to a place where you can find the care you need. We are all in that damm boat.

tiredcaregiver 07/14/2014

Thanks for the warm welsome.

tiredcaregiver 07/14/2014

Oops I am so tired can't spell :)
Thanks for the warm welcome

deenamom 07/17/2014

Welcome! I hope you keep coming and finding support here. :-)

deleted_user 07/20/2014

Welcome to the group. So sorry to hear of your husbands stroke. It has a terrible impact on the whole family. My son was knocked over by a car at the age of 13. He is 24 now and requires 24 hour care. You're right, it's a massive shock how fast your life can change. Our son lives at home and we have a team of carers for him. We are very 'fortunate'...if you can call it that! For the first 5-6 years i did a majority of the care except nights..unless we were let down.. which happened often. Now he is an adult i have handed over the caring, although I still step in at short notice also taking him away for short breaks on my own. I have arthritis in my spine so finding the manual handling more challenging now. He's nearly 6 ft tall i am 5'4"... he can not do anything for himself and is fed via a tube directly in to his stomach. Sorry to ramble...
I do feel for you. It can be very lonely and often a time of grieving for lost dreams. I have my husband for support and am totally astounded at the strength of carers who care for their spouse with little or no support.
Drop by and get to know us. We all support each other as much as we are able. Xxx

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