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angel1266
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| Hey girl you are not alone I care for a 86 yr old man who is not related to me. He has no one else and I just moved him in with me. Everyone tells me i have a heart of gold and that is well and fine. I am single and looks like I will be for a while. ... more |
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debbie
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| My 87 year old father in law has been living with us for over 2 years. It's time for him to give up driving and we're not sure how to handle it. He doesn't cook or even make a sandwich and hates meals on wheels. Both my husband and I leave for wor... more |
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msradtke
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| We recently went through this with our mother. We worked with her doctor who completed the necessary forms to the State. The State sent a letter to my mom that her driver's license had been revoked. She never knew who or how this happened. more |
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Trish
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| Hi debbie, this is Pat from the Family Caregiver Support Network. Just a couple of suggestions and thoughts….Giving up driving is extremely difficult and is a significant loss in life. It is one more sign of a loss of independence. His refusal to coo<<<<
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msradtke
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| I have a 90 mother who has always been very stubborn and very strong willed. She is in relatively good health for a 90 y/o woman. She lives in her own home and wishes to continue to do so. This of course remains to be seen. She doesn't take very g... more |
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missmo
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| Hello, My husband and I take care and live with my 85 year old Father. We, also, took care of my Mother, until she passed away last January. Ever since my Mom's passing, my Father has started making the most irresponisble and irrational financial dec... more |
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debbie0413
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| I think an unbiased place to start would be with the nearest Alzheimer's Association to where you live. Whether your dad is affected by Alzheimer's or not, the people at the Alz. Assoc. can help facilitate a family meeting for you for FREE. This me... more |
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sekaiward
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| REMARRIED SPOUSE CAREGIVER STUDY
Are you in a late-life remarriage - at least a second marriage - and
caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of memory
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kmcharleybabe
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| after taking care of my mother since i was 16(37yrs) i lost her to jesus she went home to be with all her friends,family members,& relatives my husband & i have have supported her,cared for her, ran her to dr appts,did her errands,etc we did this ... more |
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User Inactive
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| kmcharleybabe, who was the Power of Attorney for Finance? and who does Social Security say is responsible?
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kmcharleybabe
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| i had the power of attorney but my so called sister had her name on the checking acct. she never turned over the money to me . she kept it all to herself! now she is telling the bank that i am the executor of the estate. there was no estate! just bi... more |
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User Inactive
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| I had a similar situation. I suggest that you get an elder law attorney involved as soon as possible. Also, have you talked to Social Security and told them that you have proof that your sister closed the account/or took the money out of the accoun... more |
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kmcharleybabe
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| thanks for the info no i haven't called social security this all happend this morning as i was writing the first discussion i put a call into our attorney but she will not help me so i plan on calling the care giver number tomorrow for an elder la... more |
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backat55
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| just feel good about yourself, you tried your very best to do the right thing. As far as your sister, contact who you need to and let go. Don't let it change you. This is all things I also need to remember more |
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User Inactive
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| It does pay to do the right thing ... you know that in your heart. That is why we do family caregiving. It is the right thing to do and we benefit from the good times, among the bad, related to caring for an older adult. You got to have good times
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kmcharleybabe
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| i know you are right i have so many good memories & times with mom along with some of the bad
i tried to tell them all that they should spend more time with mom so they too would have those memories evidently they didnt feel the need in their ... more |
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User Inactive
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| I'm glad my comments helped. I can feel for your anger. I too had lots of anger because of a sibling. Also, my anger grew toward the health care system that tried to write off my dad with an "well he is old, so what do you expect" attitude. He wa
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User Inactive
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| I suggest that you contact the Family Caregiver Support Network at (414) 220-8600. The Network has information about elder law attorneys and other resources that may be able to help you. more |
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kmcharleybabe
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| i called social security & they were absolutely no help! they said talk with the bank & i tried to explain i had gone that route already but they wouldnt help either so i will need to use an attorney of the list you are sending me i keep ru... more |
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booker44
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| You grandmother does need help, maybe you could live with her for a short time while you research help avaliable in your area. there are many organizations and churches that assist the elderly. do you have any other family members that could work wit... more |
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scajaeger
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| My mother is beginning to think of disposing her personal items. She is wondering what is the best way to do this.Some options: to make a written list, to give them to an auction place or to ask the family to come and ask for what they want? How hav
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aarrickkah
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| No matter what, I think the family should make request for items they do not want to lose. If something might have sentimental value to anyone, it should be saved.
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survivor
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| I need some help with dealing with my mother. She has alzheimeimers and lives with myself, my boyfriend, my daughter and son-in-law, also my granddaughter who is almost 18 and doesn't have a concern for anyone else. My problem is that she won't let... more |
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jillkf
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| I have been caring for my 91 yr. old Mother in-law since January of this year. Since then, she has had her pace maker replaced and cataract surgery, but is in good health other wise. She does have dementia. I have searched other web sites for informa
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User Inactive
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| Hi.
I am writing in response to you're letter about your mother-in-law. ... more |
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chalupadoc
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| I am new to this site and I have recently taken over some of the care for my parents (81 and 85). They live in an apartment and keep so much "stuff" in it that it makes going there depressing. Also, I do laundry for them and my dad does not change ... more |
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User Inactive
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| I would suggest calling your local county aging unit. They might have some tips for paid and volunteer services that might help you with your parents. Also, they usually have some literature you can read on how to deal with these issues. I know wh... more |
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momscna
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| Hi ~ I'm new to this site & am so releived to finally have found others to talk with. Here's my question - my Mom is only 55 yrs old & has MS & is in a wheelchair. We're having a heck of a time trying to find programs Mom & Dad woul
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brendar
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| Where is everyone??? Hello?
I am a part-time college student, wife, mom of two. I care for an 83 year old woman, but most of the care is helping her out around the house. ... more |
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catfish_hunter
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| Is anyone going to the Caregiver Town Hall Meeting on April 3? Did anyone see the first caregiver show on channel 10? Boy was that something else! I sure am goin to speak up at the meeting at the zoofari center on next saturday. more |
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brendar
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| I made her day! I made my friend's day by getting her phone bill reduced. I called sbc because she was paying $20 a month, and making about 15 calls. She is eligible for a discount--lifeline, I think they call it. She will get $8.50-something off
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