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mariamou68

posted 12/06/2008, comments (0)

Day one at rehab center

Today my father, who has mild dimentia and heart disease, was transferred from the hospital to a rehab/nursing home facility. It is an eye opener to walk into a nursing home and see others who are living there and realize that could be your Dad/Mom and to realize how blessed I am that I will be taking my Dad back home in 10-14 days. Trying... Read more Chevron

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SamS

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posted 11/25/2008, comment (1)

Paying my brother to care for my dad

I'm new to the board and want to say thanks in advance for reading this and offering any advice.My brother, Rod, lives with my dad, who is 84 and nearly blind. He has no mental issues. Due to his eyesight, he requires a good deal of help.My brother is paid from a small trust set up to cover Daddy's care. If my brother didn't care for Daddy he... Read more Chevron

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i was in a accident a work and am now, disabaled

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posted 11/23/2008, comments (0)

waking up during a sedated procedure

I recently had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, because I have been under pain management from an accident with narcotics my inability to be sedated is unfavorable(for lack of better word) I have awaken in the middle of this procedure before. Although I informed the physician of this, he took it mildly. After being increased to 225mg of Demerol... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

TheCaringSpace

I found a great online resource for caregivers AND families looking for help with a loved one- www.thecaringspace.com Caregivers can register for free! This site helps you create a professional, online profile. You also get unlimited access to a network of available positions, an optional and affordable background check service, as well as... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/13/2008, comments (0)

Wife of Head Injured Vet

It is always difficult to find places to help with in-home caregiver education, respite, medication and other issures that are a daily concern to me. I am his only caregiver. Trained in the subtle and the loud issues of care. His head injury and for that matter his "organic brain syndrome' feels like it has become my own. He is not aware of the... Read more Chevron

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