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I’ve been reading the questions and answers on this forum for about 4 years now and cannot thank you all enough for the time and careful thought most of you put into it. Caretaking has rocked my world and I don’t want to think about going through this without my dear online friends. I don’t post much but read questions and responses regularly. Doing so has made a tremendous difference, making me feel like I’m not completely alone. Isolation is my enemy. Just wanted you all to know how much you are appreciated. Have a peaceful, lovely night, forum friends!

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I know, right?? Wish I had known about it back in 2016/17 when my inlaws were imploding at the same time. I still have 3 elders to manage, and I learn something new here almost every day. So glad it has helped you!
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waytomisery Oct 21, 2023
Geaton , Me too , I only found this about 9 months ago . My parents past in 2016 and 2018. I could have used it back then But now dealing with in laws .
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I'm no longer a caregiver (husband died last year) but I still read and comment from time to time. I think it's a very helpful group of people. And useful not just for caregiving but for insights as we ourselves are aging.
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Well great Suz! 😊 This forum was my lifeline when my mother lived in Memory Care Assisted Living, and AL beforehand, and fell 95x! I was losing my mind and the forum helped me tremendously. It's nice to have support, that's for sure!
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Thank you for speaking what a lot of us are thinking .
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For sure! I was feeling pretty desperate when I came here years ago.
I can only say I wish you WOULD answer folks, because your time giving care has made your opinion matter, made it of value. You will feel great knowing you are helping others. Glad you are there, whether you choose to or not, S. But hope I will see you out giving answers to others who are new to it and feeling scared.
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It's always nice to know that what we say can make a difference in someone else's life, especially when it comes to the hardest job there is....caregiving.
We can all learn from each other, and for those of us that have been there done that and continue to share our wisdom and insight, I know is helpful to others still in the throes of it all.
Thank you for your kind words.
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Found you guys in 2012 when I was feeling pretty desperate. It was a lifesaver for me!
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I agree. This forum has been a blessing! I hate to use the phrase "misery loves company", but in this case it's true. People provide such helpful answers and beneficial moral support.
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I’d just like to post another aspect of the benefits of this site. I have a very difficult back problem (severe scoliosis, degenerating with age). I live on an isolated farm in South Australia, I can’t do much physical work now, and I am bored to tears. I’ve been involved in caring all my life, and I find trying to be helpful on the site is probably the most interesting part of my day.

Thanks for tolerating me, fellow posters! My friends! The people who ask questions (or just read) are not the only ones who benefit.
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This forum has helped me in the year that I’ve been doing this. The most important thing I learned is the phrase “unsafe discharge!” I know this was instrumental in delaying mother’s discharge when she had delerium. I read here every day, always hoping to learn something.
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waytomisery Nov 6, 2023
I just told my nephew to use “ unsafe discharge” this week for his Mom’s delirium as well .
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