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For those caring for a spouse 24/7.Our purpose here is to support each other with an understanding ear and helpful discussinos. Where we can talk about how we are doing and what care we are giving to our spouces.

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AZsunflower's profile

Group Project

We all know this can happen. It's the middle of the night and our spouse wakes us to tell us something is wrong. We call 911 and wait for the paramedics to arrive. Soon we are off to the ER. As pa... | posted by AZsunflower
3 replies - last reply: "Patient history, meds he takes,... more" ~ SpiritSeeker
HippyGirl52's profile

Caregivers - in general

I think there are special challenges taking care of a spouse rather than a parent or family member. What do you think is different when it is a spouse? Do you think it is easier or harder?? | posted by HippyGirl52
2 replies - last reply: "I know what you are saying...I think... more" ~ HippyGirl52
AZsunflower's profile

Do You Pray?

I don't. I really don't know how except to say church prayers. I did pray when David was in the hospital. Do you think praying help us? I feel a need to connect. | posted by AZsunflower
6 replies - last reply: "I often sing and I do pray in my... more" ~ AZsunflower
HippyGirl52's profile

Happy Veterans' Day Post contains embedded images

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
1 reply - last reply: "DH and I went to our town's... more" ~ RitaRN
AZsunflower's profile

Do You Have A Goal For This Month?

I'm trying to do something I have not done in a long time. Set a goal and make a plan. I need to reduce the stress in my life, so my first goal this month is: Organizing your life so you become pr... | posted by AZsunflower
2 replies - last reply: "This is one area that I have failed... more" ~ Darrel65
HippyGirl52's profile

INFORMATION. SIMPLIFICATION. PEACE OF MIND & TIME Post contains embedded images

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 their problems and attempt t... | posted by HippyGirl52
1 reply - last reply: "Help Me Make Better Decisions... more" ~ HippyGirl52
dudderone's profile

Anybody here?

This is the first group I joined and it seems like everyone has disappeared???How about some new posts?? How do you get thru the long winters if you are housebound with a disabled spouse??? Or just... | posted by dudderone
5 replies - last reply: "Someday, I am going to go to... more" ~ HippyGirl52
AZsunflower's profile

Are You A List Maker????

On my journey to become more organized and deal with my stressed mind, I am going to start making lists. I think the action of writing down things and marking them off may help my mental health. At... | posted by AZsunflower
6 replies - last reply: "I was put through the "Franklin Day... more" ~ Darrel65
HippyGirl52's profile

At what point - do you just shut up and color??

If we are the caregivers, we are married to people who are sick and/or dying of an illness. In some cases, our loved ones did nothing to contribute to their illness but once they were diagnosed and... | posted by HippyGirl52
7 replies - last reply: "I feel for you - we would always... more" ~ HippyGirl52
Feisty214's profile

I'be been Diag. with Profound Depression

Hello, my name is Debbie,I'm 52, and I'm new to the group so I don't know what I can and can't say.. My husband battled intestinal tract c****r in 94,when he was only 34 where I was told he "would... | posted by Feisty214
9 replies - last reply: "Write down this number: 1-800-273... more" ~ AZsunflower

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