Is anyone else struggling as a caregiver for more than one person? In addition to my husband, I am caring for my 95 yr old father, who is having increasing health problems. My Dad lives in an ALF, my brother helps as much as he can, but it is still extremely difficult for me to juggle all the responsibility. I find that my periods of greatest stress during the years since Steve's dx have been when my Dad's situation has become a crisis. It looks like we're heading into a difficult period for my Dad--things are going downhill for him and DH at the same time.
Yep..i am caregiver to my dw, 55 yrs old with eoad, my 87 yr old mother with a colonostomy and back pain, and my 86 yr old friend. Luckily, I have my son and daughter nearby and they help so so much. And I also have a wonderful brother who helps with my mom. But I am getting exhausted being a nurse to so many people. I seem to worry constantly and I am still trying to keep working, but my business is falling apart...
phranque, I forgot your having so much responsibility with caregiving and also working. You must be exhausted. Your have encouraged a LOT of people here on this site with your humor and redirection. I salute you. My Mother had a colostomy and lived with us until her death at 93 last year. Thankfully, she was able to take care of her colostomy herself, for the most part, until the last year. If I can ever help with any questions or concerns about colostomy problems please feel free to contact me. Best regards.
Thank you....I am somewhat comfortable with the colostomy, and my mom still does most of the work...I do not look forward to the day when I have to do it, but it is easier than it looks....I am ok with that....so much easier than the other kind o f incontinence....that I will have trouble with...up the sh creek, without the proverbial paddle..
Frank, thank you for making me laugh yet again. As most of you know I am watching over my 76 yr old Mother, who most of the time is fairly independent, my 9 yr old grandson who has a left frontal lobe deficit, and my husband with FTD. It is never easy, humor helps, prayer is necessary and friends are absolutely required. I find all that I need to continue my Labor of Love right here on this amazing site with you all, who I consider FAMILY!
Today wasn't too bad, by comparison, the ex-future-son-in-law transfered to southern NH and has moved back to Massachusetts. I had to put a block on all our cell phones because he kept calling and whining. Nice guy, but to needy. Mom is slowly improving, no fever today!!!! Dylan had a better day today and his therapist played games for two hrs this afternoon with both Dylan and his little brother Diego. Had a nice family dinner when Courtney came to get Dee, but our chatter drove DH crazy. Oh well.