PhillippaP
12-10-2001, 08:07 AM
hello,
I'm a caregiver to my twin sister. She had a major brain injury when we were 13. Just latly our parents have died so now I'm left with the care of her. I don't know what to do I still want to attend college yet can't leave her. This is hard on me.
I'm a caregiver to my twin sister. She had a major brain injury when we were 13. Just latly our parents have died so now I'm left with the care of her. I don't know what to do I still want to attend college yet can't leave her. This is hard on me.
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Slaughter1
01-25-2002, 02:33 PM
Hello. I am 21 years old and Live in Utah. I know how you feel. My sympothy goes out to you and your sister.
My father was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease) in Aug. of 2001. I am married and have a 8 month old daughter. My husband and I are currently living the basement of my parents house. Since I stay home with my little girl, I now need to stay home with my my father also. He has declined rapidly since the diagnoses. I understand what it feels like to take care of someone you love. I was in school before all this happened. I was studying to be a nurse and thinking of going into pediactrics. I stopped going to school and it's hard to think abaout myself anymore. I feel guilty for it. I have great respect for you to take on such a responsablity. I hope for me saying these things helps you in some way. Good Luck and don't give up you'll get your chance!!
My father was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease) in Aug. of 2001. I am married and have a 8 month old daughter. My husband and I are currently living the basement of my parents house. Since I stay home with my little girl, I now need to stay home with my my father also. He has declined rapidly since the diagnoses. I understand what it feels like to take care of someone you love. I was in school before all this happened. I was studying to be a nurse and thinking of going into pediactrics. I stopped going to school and it's hard to think abaout myself anymore. I feel guilty for it. I have great respect for you to take on such a responsablity. I hope for me saying these things helps you in some way. Good Luck and don't give up you'll get your chance!!
kristy9679
03-29-2002, 12:43 PM
look for a daycare service (that isnt for children) most of the time they offer rehab/caregiving opportunites and are paid for my health insurance