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onesmrtrn

Member since February 2010
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Name Dinah
Age 44
Gender F

I'm Caring For

Name Relation Age Residency Primary Ailment
Cathryn Mother 76 At Home General Age-related Decline

About me

I am a married mother of a 10 year old, who works full time and primary care taker of my mother who I moved closer to me about 8 years ago. She lives about 1 mile from my home. She had 3 TIA's close together 2008. Left her unable to drive, take care of most of her own ADL's. I work, come home for about 10 minutes, go to her house and stay approx. 2 - 3 hours per nite. I get home in time to make sure everyone has eaten, taken baths, and ready for bed....... I stay very, very tired... I'm not wanting to put my mom in a long term facility, but dont' know what else to do. I need more help. I'm also an only child.....

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Feb 17, 2010

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Only child here too.. its a burden, with no one to share the responsiblity with. I feel for you, You are a wonderful, strong, powerful woman, I can do this. YOU can do this. Hard yes.
Forever..NO~ Nutz

Feb 16, 2010

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Hey... Thank you for all the nice compliments, I will tell you that I am going to do a little digging for you to see what I can come up with. I am VERY VERY good at finding "stuff"
Need to know a couple things. Is she under hospice care ? if not can she get onto it? Also, there may be some hidden provision in the Medicare code that allows a stay in the hospital, even if it is deemed Psychological( re Suicidal). Is she on Medicare or Medicaid ?
Im sure I can come up with something. well, almost sure.
:)

Feb 15, 2010

goinnutz
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You're so welcome, thank you for chatting with me.
I will have a better day because of you and the others here on this WONDERFUL site. Peace be with you ALL
Nutz..

Feb 15, 2010

goinnutz
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I am an only child as well. I'm it. I hope it helps to know that you are not alone. I know in some sort of wierd way it just helps to talk to someon about it that can truly understand and not pass judgements, maybe just a simple "hows it goin". so..
HOW's it Goin ?

Feb 15, 2010

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I hear ya

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