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Elder-caregivers

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19. Going alone

Sat Oct 4, 2014, 08:27 PM

Oct 2014

My sister would turn her hands if my parent's house was on fire and *if* it didn't conflict with getting her hair done.

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Just curious about everyone's story. How many are [View all] Habibi Jun 2014 OP

I've got distant support. politicat Jun 2014 #1

I'm glad your situation is "reasonably manageable." Habibi Jun 2014 #2

Blog xecaps Oct 2014 #20

No, the state doesn't pay. We do. Her former state regs put her in LTC. politicat Oct 2014 #24

pretty much alone here Alameda Jun 2014 #3

Do you have any supportive resources? Habibi Jun 2014 #4

Resources for respite: politicat Jun 2014 #5

I think that "first rule of caregiving" is awesome and yet Habibi Jun 2014 #6

What xecaps Oct 2014 #23

Am I sure about what? Habibi Oct 2014 #25

Mostly alone alcina Jul 2014 #7

Vent away! and welcome! Habibi Jul 2014 #8

Thank you, Habibi alcina Jul 2014 #9

Isn't it, though? Habibi Jul 2014 #10

wow xecaps Oct 2014 #21

You hit a sore spot with that -- Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2014 #11

Ugh, I'm sorry for your situation. Habibi Aug 2014 #12

Thanks for the support -- Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2014 #13

Venting is good! Habibi Oct 2014 #15

Very important to accept help Habibi Oct 2014 #16

In so many cases Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2014 #18

I *do* have an Aunt nearby Aerows Oct 2014 #26

Going alone Aerows Oct 2014 #19

im alone... samnsara Apr 2017 #27

My brother lives in town, and recently retired, but... LudwigPastorius Mar 2022 #28