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...
My lord,im so confused....yet i surely know what is coming my way....Im a caretaker to my man,he is 58 suffers from HEP-c liver failure,and so much more,he gets gout everytime he drinks,sp much pain you'd think he'd want to quit drinking...however when the pain is gone,he will go again and mess himself up,stay in bed for months on end,,,im becoming a dam maid,nurse,chief cook+bottlewasher...ive got my hands full with a 9 year old..this man doesnt care he's almost 300 pounds...has interstitial lung disease either...all the places he drinks,arer filled with people smoking like chimneys..oh lord what can i say,im told this may surely be his last christmas...does he care? No i dont think so.Ive seen many close to death,they know what it is they want..so i can only help+let him be,if thats what he wishes without a fight>>
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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...
you are very limited to forcing him to take care of his self.