Caregiving Discussions
Update: "Paula Deen's" Orientation
0 CommentsI am a non-family live in caregiver for a 91 year old woman who has dementia and a narcissistic personality. What type of compensation can I expect?
8 Commentszoewin1956 Answered Sep 24, 2018I take care of a 500 lb woman who is bedridden and I live across the street. Would you consider this on call?
4 CommentsJaniemccord1963 Answered Jul 31, 2018Could you use a comprehensive list of caregiving resources?
7 CommentsEyerishlass Answered Jul 14, 2018Just fired from my private live-in homecare job because patient forgets things she told me to do/not do.
6 CommentsMy boyfriend stays in a house he built in a non profit organization, and takes care of an elderly man there. He is being accused of fraud.
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Not really a question, just want to hear similar difficulties. I am learning the elderly expect and never appreciate...
15 Comments Arimethea33 Answered May 14, 2018
Good caregivers are so hard to find...
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Worriedspouse Answered Apr 26, 2018
What to do when Caregiver calls me when mom with Dementia gets upset in public?
13 CommentsCaregivers here from foreign lands face uncertainty.
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How can anyone be "forced" to care for elderly?
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Not necessarily a question. I was new to this, and this forum. My patient passed on the 14th.
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Cdominguez64 Answered Jan 22, 2018
I'd like to hear from people who find the positive in caring for a parent or loved one.
61 Comments RogerMOkie Answered Jan 11, 2018
Is becoming POA the best tactic to help the elderly? I want to alert others to what many issues arise after becoming POA.
13 CommentsIf you could escape your caregiving duties, where would you go?
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Caregivers after the storms of 2017
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Do you ever want to run away?
25 CommentsWhen enough is enough....
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Caregiving is not for the weak.
5 Comments findthehumor Answered Oct 23, 2017
I am so stressed out!!!!!
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MYPETUNIA615 Answered Oct 18, 2017