No Caregivers? - Caregivers Message Board

Charlie Weaver · 12-15-2000, 10:15 AM

I can't believe this board hasn't had more postings. Doesn't anyone out there have any questions/suggestions/complaints?
I have been taking care of my husband before and after his transplant, plus he had been taking care of me because of FMS. Sometimes I just feel so worn out and not sure which way to go. Anyone else ever feel that way?

LiceN · 12-16-2000, 09:29 PM

I am a caregiver to my husband who has PD and Dementia. I had posted for some time to the other message board, and noticed today, that it was still being used. I had a problem getting on this board(my fault)and almost gave up. Maybe others will be along shortly. I know what you mean by being tired. My husband is still ambulatory, but very unsteady. He has lots of confusion, and lots of falls. I do not have any help, either, and know how to relate about being tired. I have learned to let a lot of things around the house to go unattended. I found I can't do it all. Our children are in different states, so no help there, either.
Betty D.

veecee · 01-01-2001, 09:01 AM

I am new to this message board as well as new to caregiving. I am looking for support and encouragement as I begin this new phase in my life.
I am currently caring for my mother in law. We took her out of a convalescent hospital and brought her into our home 3 weeks ago. There is no doubt that was the right choice for her as well as us. Her mental status has improved remarkably since being back within a home environment. For us the stress of not having to travel 110 miles to the convalescent hospital and the constant worry about how she was being or not being cared for has been relieved.
I would appreciate hearing some advice on how I can help mom cope with having to give up her independence. It was just 2 short months ago that she was living alone in her own home and taking care of things herself. Now that is all lost to her and it appears that there will be no hope of gaining it back again. I want to make this transistion as easy as possible for her. It is difficult for me to know what to say to her at times. She feels like she is such a burden to us even though we have assured her that is not the case.
I am looking forward to your replies and any support you may have to give. Thank you...

Googy · 01-14-2001, 02:31 PM

Hi, I'm a caregiver of my husband.He has PD almost 27 years.I'm on the new Parkinsons BB.This is my first time on here.Would you like to try that BB.There are CG's there s
uch as Betty who has posted here.

Googy

p_whalen · 01-27-2005, 01:16 PM

I also am my husband caregiver.He is 71 and I am 48. It is hard but I hope and pray alot and get on here I just found the site.