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...
I know that when a person doesn't want to live any more, its because they really DO want to live, but don't have the resources.
My hubby is in such severe pain all the time that he has now had to quit playing the piano and violin. This is/was his life and about the only thing giving him purpose. Now his pain is so great that he has trouble doing anything. The most recent problem is that the pain med that helped the most (non-narcotic) caused stomach ulcers! So he has to be off of that med until the ulcers heal. The dr doesn't want him taking them anymore, and will only give him a rx for 1/2 hydrocodone a day because he doesn't want him "hooked", but what is he suppose to do?
I know that I am really sharing MY pain fo seeing his life become unbearable to him. He is trying to find some kind of purpose in life, but he can't leave the house, we have no friends (we have always been kind of hermits) and he doesn't have the strength to do anything much. He's only 55, but doesn't feel like he has anything left to give to life. His depression is now very high and I worry about him.
How do you encourage your loved one who can no longer do much?
My hubby is in such severe pain all the time that he has now had to quit playing the piano and violin. This is/was his life and about the only thing giving him purpose. Now his pain is so great that he has trouble doing anything. The most recent problem is that the pain med that helped the most (non-narcotic) caused stomach ulcers! So he has to be off of that med until the ulcers heal. The dr doesn't want him taking them anymore, and will only give him a rx for 1/2 hydrocodone a day because he doesn't want him "hooked", but what is he suppose to do?
I know that I am really sharing MY pain fo seeing his life become unbearable to him. He is trying to find some kind of purpose in life, but he can't leave the house, we have no friends (we have always been kind of hermits) and he doesn't have the strength to do anything much. He's only 55, but doesn't feel like he has anything left to give to life. His depression is now very high and I worry about him.
How do you encourage your loved one who can no longer do much?
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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 put him back on the pain meds from Canada that the dr doesn't want him on (because they cause the ulcers according to the dr.) and am also putting him on meds for the stomach. His pain is less and he was more upbeat today.
We will go to a hobby shop and look around!!!