I am a gay male forced into an early retirement by the declining journalism industry. As is so often the case, I have become the primary caregiver for my mother. I insist, to the extent I am able, that my brother handle all issues related to my father. I also want to say that I am HIV Positive and this leaves me with little energy and even fewer financial assets. Through the entire process, I feel guilt that I am not in tip top condition to be caregiver, however there is no choice in the mat...Read More
I am a gay male forced into an early retirement by the declining journalism industry. As is so often the case, I have become the primary caregiver for my mother. I insist, to the extent I am able, that my brother handle all issues related to my father. I also want to say that I am HIV Positive and this leaves me with little energy and even fewer financial assets. Through the entire process, I feel guilt that I am not in tip top condition to be caregiver, however there is no choice in the matter. The nursing home has already robbed the family blind prior to qualification of my father for Medicaid.
I am caring for my father, Stanley, who is 87 years old, living at nursing home and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.
I am caring for my mother, living at home and the primary ailment is cancer.
I am caring for my mother, June, who is 86 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.