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kim (kimisme)
Age: 48
Gender: Female

i have experienced a fair bit of trauma & death in my life. i was a friends night time caregiver for the last four months of her lie. she had cancer & i was with her through to her final breath in this world.
i feel compelled that people might need help in passing . to provide comfort, to remove any fear to allow a peaceful passing to me would have great purpose

I am caring for kim.

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i was able to attend the last class of the volunteer palliative training. i received my certificate : )

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 1:56 pm

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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MiaMadre gave a hug 10/19/2010 at 11:42 am

I was reading through the 'Inspirational stories' and your words resonate with me. Thank you!

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kimisme posted 9/24/2010 at 2:03 am

another day, another day, i want to remind myself that one day it will be different because i am going to make it all okay. by k.c.

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MiaMadre gave a hug 9/23/2010 at 6:46 pm

It's good to come here and get the support you need. Tell your stories, express yourself and you will feel the love and better too!

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kimisme posted 9/21/2010 at 6:30 pm

is there some way to stop a care report being sent by accident, when i push the enter button?? why will it not wait for me to "send" at end.

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kimisme posted 9/16/2010 at 11:22 pm

I understand that boundaries, coupled with forgiveness and compassion, will give me strength and move me forward. By , N.M

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angie2010 commented 9/15/2010 at 9:36 pm

You are so right. As I care for my parents full time, I have come understand, that alot of the emotions and feelings that I am experiencing are grief, not because I am feeling : why do i have to do t ...Read More

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angie2010 gave a hug 9/15/2010 at 9:28 pm

I picked this hug, because it this is about how well i can draw lol
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kimisme posted 9/15/2010 at 9:25 pm

We are sturdy beings. But in many ways we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. N.m

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BonnieO commented 9/15/2010 at 4:40 pm

Thank you so much for the hug. Caring for the elderly is very draining, but this site is wonderful. I love meeting new people who are in the same situation as me. Best of luck and God Bless.

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AgingCareTeam commented 9/15/2010 at 10:45 am

Thanks for letting us know! I'm glad you found it. Although there is no place to add a date currently, you can add more individual needs. On the Care Report page, click the link, under the list of me ...Read More

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kimisme posted 9/14/2010 at 9:15 pm

I found it . thank you. It is a wonderful tool. : ) Wish there was a place to put the date & add individual needs that are not on the list.

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AgingCareTeam commented 9/14/2010 at 9:09 am

Hi Kimisme! If you're speaking of the Care Report, where you can tell your family about how your elderly loved one is doing...visit the MORE tab in your profile. Then click the orange send a Care Repo ...Read More

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JulieWI commented 9/13/2010 at 11:46 am

Thanks for the "How to have a really bad day" quote. I printed it out and put it on my wall at work.

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E2WhOeat5on gave a hug 9/12/2010 at 10:47 pm

Even though my husband is "living in the moment", as our son says,he wouldn't tolerate a stranger coming in to sit with him. He's not an easy going,good natured guy,so consequently,I have not been out ...Read More

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kimisme posted 9/12/2010 at 8:03 pm

life on life's terms ......... yeh !!!!

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LivingSouth gave a hug 9/12/2010 at 11:33 am

Thank you for the hug! First one I have gotten since joining the site.

My mother has only mild dementia so she is usually her self - though chronically negative - but she has always been v ...Read More

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E2WhOeat5on gave a hug 9/12/2010 at 8:39 am

Thank you,kimisme! We live next door to our son and family,and they are precious,want to help,but run their business from their home. The offers are there,but when we moved here six years ago,I promi ...Read More

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kimisme posted 3/31/2010 at 9:33 pm

thank you : )

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naheaton commented 3/31/2010 at 8:55 pm

Could you become a part of the 'hospice' organization? I have no idea of where those people come from, but they were wonderful to us.

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kimisme posted 3/31/2010 at 8:17 pm

I took the basic training, but missed the last class & am not able to receive the certificate. i am waiting to find out how i can make up the the missed three hours that will allow me to obtain certif ...Read More

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Wrote on annekauai's wall 2/24/2011 at 6:01 pm

Hi , it sounds like a difficult situation. The only thing I can think of is to get a hold of a local elder care facility close to your parents. Try to find out what services are available. Let them kn ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 2/16/2011 at 4:33 pm

Should You Be Worried About Your Parent Driving A Car?

it is a difficult situation for a person to give up that freedom. a couple years ago driving with my mother was darn right scary. she even wacked off some ones side mirror with the one on her vehicle. ...Read More

On My Mind... 11/20/2010 at 12:34 pm

i was able to attend the last class of the volunteer palliative training. i received my certificate : )

Commented on a discussion 10/20/2010 at 10:17 am

The Stigma of Alzheimer's and Dementia: How to Cope

like any one suffering from an illness that can not be hidden, people are unpredictable in their reactions.
i say be your self & stand tall . other peoples opinions of us is none of our concerns. ...Read More

Gave a hug to MiaMadre 10/19/2010 at 2:27 pm

thank you
big hug to you : )

On My Mind... 9/24/2010 at 2:03 am

another day, another day, i want to remind myself that one day it will be different because i am going to make it all okay. by k.c.

Gave a hug to MiaMadre 9/24/2010 at 1:57 am

thank you for the hug. i am grateful for this site. for me it is like the family i never had. unconditional acceptance : ) we are only human, with strengths & weaknesses . we can only be .
: )

Gave a hug to neco 9/24/2010 at 1:52 am

no i do not believe so. it is a hard decision to give up your own time to care for another. try to think of why you are doing it. out of a loving & caring place , or even because there might be no one ...Read More

On My Mind... 9/21/2010 at 6:30 pm

is there some way to stop a care report being sent by accident, when i push the enter button?? why will it not wait for me to "send" at end.

On My Mind... 9/16/2010 at 11:22 pm

I understand that boundaries, coupled with forgiveness and compassion, will give me strength and move me forward. By , N.M

Gave a hug to BonnieO 9/16/2010 at 11:17 pm

I love hugs : )

Wrote on angie2010's wall 9/16/2010 at 11:16 pm

Thats funny, I am in the same league in drawing. I actually like stick people better. There is nothing to judge. Only the soul . : )

Gave a hug to angie2010 9/16/2010 at 11:14 pm

It is difficult to come to terms with a life time with your parents. To see them degenerate & any unresolved issues of life. Love & kindness for your self & understanding for them .
xoxox

Wrote on angie2010's wall 9/15/2010 at 9:31 pm

: ) xoxo

Wrote on BonnieO's wall 9/15/2010 at 9:26 pm

xoxo

On My Mind... 9/15/2010 at 9:25 pm

We are sturdy beings. But in many ways we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. N.m

Posted a Caregiver Story 9/14/2010 at 9:34 pm

All the stories and personal writings are inspiring me. I feel grateful when reading. It helps me get out of my own head and confirms my desire to help others. Nameste to all.

Gave a hug to bobbie321 9/14/2010 at 9:26 pm

oh my!!!! Time for a new toothbrush. I think I would hide my personal belongings to keep them safe.
hugs to you

Gave a hug to BonnieO 9/14/2010 at 9:22 pm

It sounds very draining. Someone told me in such difficult situations to try to think of it as a child daycare, where children do aggravating things. Try to find some sort of humor & know that it will ...Read More

On My Mind... 9/14/2010 at 9:15 pm

I found it . thank you. It is a wonderful tool. : ) Wish there was a place to put the date & add individual needs that are not on the list.

Wrote on JulieWI's wall 9/13/2010 at 2:53 pm

; ) i know it helps me . have a good day.

Gave a hug to E2WhOeat5on 9/13/2010 at 12:16 am

commendable !!!!! : )

Commented on a discussion 9/12/2010 at 8:10 pm

Just Listen! Your Body is Speaking to You

self nurturing is of utmost importance. being a caregiver takes a toll. i have learned al lot about boundaries in the last while. at times i feel selfish for taking care of me, but if i do not no one will.
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On My Mind... 9/12/2010 at 8:03 pm

life on life's terms ......... yeh !!!!

Wrote on naheaton's wall 9/12/2010 at 8:01 pm

hoping to get my ticket in oct. then i can help people. : )

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