About– about the site for caregiver support. Includes info about the publisher of the site, her story as a caregiver, and legal disclaimer about blog.
A Day in the Life– stories about a day in the life of a caregiver.
My Story– this blogs writer/publisher’s own story as a caregiver.
Topics – topics on caregiving and caregivers themselves. Includes info on health, daily life, insurance, legal, philosophical, caregiver emotions, and any caregiver related topics.
Can anyone check into about an edit or delete comment option. In a perfect world we would never need one but I am not perfect and would like that tool to be available for us caregivers on this blog. Its one less thing we have to worry about.
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Dave, I signed up on this site. Got e-mail stating “accepted” then nothing!
Then I got email from “Jill”. She was kind & empathetic…mentioned setting up a blog, I did not follow up.
I am caretaker to my husband. Brain injury , bi-polar. Life for us changes 360°. My husband was evrythng 2 me but iam in hell dealing. Take care, im here, Dee
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Jim,
I am not sure if you have had much help since you posted this blog. I am kidding day in your same situation now. My wife has been chronically ill since 2004 and we have a 5 year old now. She has had more false diagnosis than I can remember so it has been tough. I am wondering what your copping strategies are. I am starting to get at my wits end. I have never written in to any blogs before and when I read yours, I was instantly drawn to write you. I have always been a strong ma. A delt with all issues in stride but recently I have hit my wall. This email may be my way of releasing my stress but if you have any pointers it would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time and I hope things are going better for you since you posted this in 09.
Dave
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I share your journey…took the journey with each of my parents…shairing my website to help others…day by day: vickiofvenice.com
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i am a 52 year old male my wife had a stroke 1 year ago it has been so hard to do everything myself i suffer from bad depression i am planing my death daily i have no one to talk to everyday it grows worse no one understands the pain i live daily ,bills house work seeing my wife sad daily i cry everyday i am a broken man
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Mr M. I don’t know how I missed your post in February, Please tell me, how are you holding up?
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Hello, i am just browsing through caregiver sites as i felt a need to connect w someone who might “get” the stress i feel. My husband has a brain inj/depression/bi-polar. Ive Been to hell, scraped bottom more than once … i am 54 & tied to this very difficult life. R U still in a tough situation? Where, blog or forum, did u find some understanding/comfort? Dee
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Denise – I get it!! I’m surprised we didn’t cross paths in hell. I’m hoping you have found a little…ok, a lot…of help since June. WSA.org (Well Spouse Association) saved my life. I am also about to launch a blog/website myself. If you still need someone to talk to or find resources, please contact me. jdtluvs2laff@gmail.com. I am also listing by blog site below, but it’s still “under construction,” bush should launch in the next week or so.
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Writing for a friend who has been a caregiver for someone who has been home bound chronically ill for a year and she is worn out! The person she is caring for has been in and out of the hospital on a regular basis, especially recently, and is running up against problems re his care issues. She is his legal medical power of attorney so she could also use a medical advocate who doesn’t work for the hospital. Any suggestions also for support groups in McHenry County, Illinois? It’s not cancer or a dementia/alzheimers issue. Thanks for any info anyone might offer!
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I am a 46 year old male. My wife has been in chronic pain since October 2004. At the time our twin daughtets weren’t even 2, and our son was 6 months. In October 08, my wife had back surgury, that they had to redo, becasue they did the wrong disk. She is on heavy pain meds. For the last almost 5 years I have had to carry the load.
I am looking for a group to join of people with similar experiances of carrying for a loved on at an early age, and how they have dealt with the issues they have faced.
Thanks
Jim
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