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...
Hi all. Here is my story....
My husband and I found out in August my father in law had cancer. He called directly after he found out. He lived by himself in a trailer park on the Oregon Coast. He worked for the park in which he lived doing maintenance, etc and getting paid cash. He decided to move up if his condition got worse.
His doctor was unable to determine what type of cancer. So was Harvard and Mayo. So they can't treat him and gave him 2-8 months.
That was one month ago, two weeks ago he was working, one weeks ago his walking became too difficult, now he can't move, his eyes wander, he mumbles, he's not eating, drinking, and this morning he started hallucinating. My husband is a wreck.
It's even more difficult because we have a 2 year old and a 9 month old he has to care for since we can't afford daycare.
I just needed to vent. I miss my husband
My husband and I found out in August my father in law had cancer. He called directly after he found out. He lived by himself in a trailer park on the Oregon Coast. He worked for the park in which he lived doing maintenance, etc and getting paid cash. He decided to move up if his condition got worse.
His doctor was unable to determine what type of cancer. So was Harvard and Mayo. So they can't treat him and gave him 2-8 months.
That was one month ago, two weeks ago he was working, one weeks ago his walking became too difficult, now he can't move, his eyes wander, he mumbles, he's not eating, drinking, and this morning he started hallucinating. My husband is a wreck.
It's even more difficult because we have a 2 year old and a 9 month old he has to care for since we can't afford daycare.
I just needed to vent. I miss my husband
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I really hope things smooth out for you and your family in this stressful time.
By all means feel free to vent here.