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I was the sole caregiver for Mom for 5 years and now she has passed away. Now that she is gone I feel like…
Asked by bilmo2012
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10 hrs ago
How do you nicely say "I can not be your sole social outlet. Please give me some space and allow me to…
Asked by Exhausted123
39 Answers
37 hrs ago
What is the ONE thing you wish you knew before you took on being a caregiver?
Asked by SelfishSiblings
10 Answers
3 days ago
How can we manage such a complex mess...plus our own lives, guilt free...or at least with less guilt?
Asked by DTKempII
55 Answers
4 days ago
I can't keep up with the demands of my job, trying to get my own health under control, and care for my…
Asked by tchrk4
8 Answers
7 days ago
I don't want to be a caregiver anymore. Am I selfish if I leave?
Asked by Sabine
36 Answers
May 13, 2012
Do any caregivers feel at a complete loss at what to do when they actually have free time for themselves?
Asked by Quagmire
26 Answers
I avoid my grandma even though she is screaming in pain and needing help all the time. I'm tired. Should I…
Asked by bookwormneesa
18 Answers
How do I get my family to understand I have no life and being a caregiver is killing me?
Asked by s10sleeper
33 Answers
May 5, 2012
I am 19 and a caregiver to my 55-year-old mother. I am depressed and overwhelmed. What can I do?
Asked by marie55
12 Answers
May 3, 2012
Can a caregiver ever truly relax?
Asked by Candy1216
14 Answers
Apr 28, 2012
I am a 53-year-old female and my children are grown and gone. I raised them alone, have no money and can't…
Asked by workingwires
6 Answers
Apr 24, 2012
I am an only child. Both of my parents have dementia. I have no extended family or children. Anyone else…
Asked by mip86
2 Answers
Apr 22, 2012
What do I do when I feel burned out, depressed and somewhat suicidal?
Asked by RachelDevin
23 Answers
Apr 21, 2012
Mom is mentally ill, refuses to take medication, living on her own, and relapsing. How do I get her help…
Asked by survivorM
Apr 14, 2012
How long one can last in bed eating normal food at an old age?
Asked by desikan
Apr 9, 2012
How do I deal with the anger and resentment I am feeling?
Asked by dgrey63
Apr 7, 2012
Does anybody out there suffer from burnout from not getting any time away at all from caregiving to have…
Asked by mslisadoll
15 Answers
Apr 3, 2012
Why do I feel so overwhelmed when I know that others have a far more difficult time than I do? I feel like…
Asked by oldcodger2
24 Answers
Apr 2, 2012
It's a vicious circle! Has anyone else ever just walked away?
Asked by iobdennis
1 Answer
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