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Unexpected moments are common in caregiving, whether humorous, inspiring or embarrassing they happen to all caregivers. Caregiver Stories is a place to share your stories and read other caregivers’ stories.

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cityangel

35 hrs ago

     With one client I had, I would take her for rides just to get her out of the house, She had Dementia, the ride was go & smooth. She could even tell me where we were. But when we would arrive back home, She'd Swear we were in a Stranger's house & would have the police called. I would walk her through the house to each room to get her familiar with her surroundings once again then she would be fine.
    
 

cityangel

35 hrs ago

     When I have a client, I provide a journal for each of them. You don't always have the time to sit down & discuss the days events, this gives them something to inform them what took place, or behavior aspects (w/dementia) diet, fluid intake, etc... Or in case they have a family member who is out of state, can be aware of the condition, etc.. This has saved many families from a lot of concerns.
    
 

ImageIMP

2 days ago

     Well, I'm new here - My 92 yr old Mom lives with me, and I guess I finally have to say I care for her (I've always said we care for each other, so that hurts...) Anyway, the story is too long but I've started a "Diary" on my computer to vent... maybe that will help? I've got to go check to make sure Mom is still sleeping - breathing - because it's noon & she's not "up" yet...
    
 

arniethek1

4 days ago

     I just took my soon to be 93-year old mother to the dentist for a routine check-up.She has been using the same dentist for a number of years. Mom suffers from mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and has no short-term memory. After the hygienist finished cleaning her teeth, the dentist came in to examine them. Mom asked him " And who are you, young man? Are you new here?"
    
 

kh2oman

4 days ago

     Look for help in your community, ask her doctor for referrells, the church has help as well. if your mom qualifies you can get help cleaning her room, meals, bathing and personal care... \Check out a senior center... they some times have a bus that will pick her up and you and she can have some time apart... go online and look up the senior care available in your town... you have to find help
    
 

peeweedeb

5 days ago

     smithhood27, I know only too well about watching the hospital staff. It's exhausting making sure that they do the right thing. It makes me crazy! My mom also has copd, a-fib,has had stents placed, but she is not diabetic. However she does have lung cancer, and she is home with me. One thing that I have learned about hospitals is that the longer you stay in them the sicker you become.
    
 

smithhood27

5 days ago

     My mother, 77, lives with myself and my husband. She has COPD, A-FIB, Diabetes. She had a stent put into her heart in Oct. 2011, and is on Plavix and aspirin therapy. She recently had to have her gallbadder out with an open incision and has now been in hospital for 5 weeks. I am constantly having to watch everything that is said or done. Now she is bleeding from an ulcer.
    
 

crs1974

5 days ago

     I am 37 with a husband and 3 kids(10,8,8) i care for my 87 yo pawpaw and 82 yo granny. Its a little crazy at times, but i wouldnt change it for anything. My granny suffers with neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and depression. My pawpaw has siezures and has had a stroke. Both ambulate w/walkers. I do all the cooking, cleaning, and whatever else needs done(baths & laundry).
    
 

peeweedeb

7 days ago

     I just got my mom out of the hospital again after 2 weeeks. It's always so exhausted fighting with the nurses, and making sure that everything is being done correctly for my mom. It wears me out. I slept every night in her hospital room with her, talk about stress!!Anyway yesterday, I placed her into a nursing home for 2 weeks to get stronger. The facility is across the street from my home.
    
 

peeweedeb

7 days ago

     God bless you, just remember that your mom is sick and her thinking is not the same as ours. You may not be aware of how terrible she really feels. Try to be patient, but mostly be sure to take time for yourself. If you are not able to get time off at least a couple of times a week caring for your mother will turn into the nightmare of your life! It's vital to both your sanity and your mom's.
    

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