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Torn between home care and assisted living, any thoughts?
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Afraid to date; why did I open this can of worms?
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I’m an only child caring for my mother who recently had a stroke. Feeling guilty that I sometimes get upset with her. Please no judgement. Any advice?
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MarijaneBL
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What do you wish you knew about caregiving before your parent got sick?
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Hothouseflower
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My mother (93) says she sees my father's images on the walls. What do I say?
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Lassie
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Feeling bad about not spending time with a loved one getting worse but also not having the heart to see them like that. What do I do?
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I have been a full-time caregiver for my parents for less than a week and I already feel overwhelmed.
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Musicismymuse
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I am going to the hospital tomorrow to become familiarized with a Foley Catheter. I am squeamish. This is not for me. Advice?
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Conflicted55
Replied Oct 2020
How do I deal with anger towards my sister when I come to takeover Mom’s care and see that she has been neglected and the house is filthy?
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stilldealing1
Answered Feb 2021
How do I avoid the caregiver role?
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threepines
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How in the world do I add being a caregiver to my parents? I don’t know what to do!
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jemfleming
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What is the next step?
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sandwich42plus
Answered Dec 2014
How do we handle this situation? Help Please!
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notenoughtime
Answered Aug 2015
Should I decide to learn how to be a caregiver by taking hospital education courses?
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lizzywho61
Answered Mar 2017
My aunt is getting in the way of care/diagnosis for my elderly mother with possible dementia. What can I do?
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Oklahoma
Answered Aug 2017
Are there any other caregivers that are only children like myself?
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katiekay
Answered Nov 2017
My Mother says the same thing over and over again and I wonder what the compassionate response is to these repetitive phrases?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 2016
Mom’s depression is becoming my depression... any advice?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
Repairs! Expectations? How to say no to taking on house repairs?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Sep 2021
I am tired of doing all this alone. I am a single 50-year-old women. Where can I find a support group of caregivers my age?
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