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...
Well, I'm on a lot of the other groups, which address all the many problems my husband is dealing with. I was wondering why each of them doesn't have its own caregivers group, as each ailment has its own quirks. In any case it is good to be here to listen and share.
My 79 year old husband no longer drives, but does get around with a cane and mobility scooter. Here is his situation: His problems began before I knew him in 1979, when he was robbed and beaten, and left with a letter opener embedded in his neck. This nicked his spine and left him with pain and disabilities, called Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
Then in 1991 he had kidney cancer and lost one kidney. 1995 had a fall at work which required spinal fusion and plates in his neck. 1997 he had bladder cancer. Took BCG treatments and was clear. 1999 diagnosed with Myelodysplasia and started on Procrit. Some other stuff was tried, but failed. 2007 diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. 2008 mass discovered by spine. 2011 developed Atrial Fib. Also is in stage four of kidney failure.
He has diabetes, high blood pressure and has had cataract and partial knee replacement surgery.
It there are any other caregivers here dealing with any, some or all of my husband's problems, I would love to hear from them.
Jan
My 79 year old husband no longer drives, but does get around with a cane and mobility scooter. Here is his situation: His problems began before I knew him in 1979, when he was robbed and beaten, and left with a letter opener embedded in his neck. This nicked his spine and left him with pain and disabilities, called Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
Then in 1991 he had kidney cancer and lost one kidney. 1995 had a fall at work which required spinal fusion and plates in his neck. 1997 he had bladder cancer. Took BCG treatments and was clear. 1999 diagnosed with Myelodysplasia and started on Procrit. Some other stuff was tried, but failed. 2007 diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. 2008 mass discovered by spine. 2011 developed Atrial Fib. Also is in stage four of kidney failure.
He has diabetes, high blood pressure and has had cataract and partial knee replacement surgery.
It there are any other caregivers here dealing with any, some or all of my husband's problems, I would love to hear from them.
Jan
Dailey Strenghth has many support groups you can log in to. Look at the top of your personal page and click on Groups.
Best of luck my friend.