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Caregivers for elderly parents

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HippyGirl52

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ShadyAnn

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A site where people that are taking care of their elderly and aging parents. A place to share problems, vent frustrations, dealing with elderly anger, depression, mental and physical abuse of caretakers from your loved ones

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Sister Groups

I would like to let everyone know that I manage or I am involved with a couple other groups that deal with care giving. I am linking all the groups today because they cover different topics. My key... | posted by HippyGirl52

3 replies - last reply: "Well, my two cents worth. You are a... more" ~ jacci2

Right to die peacefully at home

Hi, My brother and I take care of our dad; he is 86. He had a mild stroke and received a pacemaker. He is doing fine with that medical regard. Unfortunately, my dad also has a brain tumor. The doc... | posted by acohen843

2 replies - last reply: "I kept my husband home until he died... more" ~ HippyGirl52

Depression During the Holidays

Visit our blog to learn how to offer extra support to our older loved ones during the holidays. view link | posted by TheCaringSpace

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Unplanned Eld-ancy

I think that if we stop and think about our caregiving - like we did when we were having children ...a lot of the anxiety we have is that we have an unplanned event - caring for our parents - like ... | posted by HippyGirl52

1 reply - last reply: "Sometimes I feel selfish. My... more" ~ LoriWitkowski

What is the hardest part about giving care?

Here is the abstract from an interesting study that was published this year on the biggest stressors for caregivers. The aim of this study was to know how caregiver burden was influenced by careg... | posted by TheCaringSpace

6 replies - last reply: "I think faith is challenged by life... more" ~ HippyGirl52

Lucky Charms

Do you have any thing in your house that you consider a lucky charm? Something that you treasure and would not ever get rid of?? I have a family trunk that has been in my house since I left home. | posted by HippyGirl52

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Happy Veterans' Day

To all our members who have been verterans or are married to Veterans or have Veterans' who served as parents or family members - celebrate your day. A heartfelt thank you. | posted by HippyGirl52

2 replies - last reply: "I have tears in my eyes as I read... more" ~ HippyGirl52

Aricept

I need some input. My soon to be 87 year old mother has been on Aricept for several years. During the past few months both her mental and physical health have been deteriorating. She has many of ... | posted by KathieSunnyAZ

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Long Time Away

I've been out of the loop for some time. I joined because of my father who passed near Christmas last year. I still have one parent at home. The reason I am posting now is because of my new job - W... | posted by Kopacetic

2 replies - last reply: "Bless you for your work with Hospice... more" ~ MichaelWest

The Caregiver Needs Pyramid

By Stephan G. Wiet, Ph.D. As a psychologist working in the healthcare field for the last twenty years, he has been blessed with the opportunity to watch and listen to many people as they discuss t... | posted by HippyGirl52

1 reply - last reply: "Help Me Make Better Decisions... more" ~ HippyGirl52

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