I haven’t posted an update on my caregiving situation for a while. On June 21st, we moved my husband’s mother across the country to be closer to us. She is having significant memory issues. We found her a place in a senior mobile home park, and are hoping that she’ll be able to live there [...]
After several years of having to use a step stool to get Mom in and out of our van, and then physically lifting her into the seat, we found and purchased a used wheelchair van. A huge bonus was the power chair that the seller threw in for free after meeting Mom and I. What [...]
Hi all, I hope everyone’s Easter was great. We had a quiet Easter at home, with a few of our grown kids stopping by to say “hi”. Last Tuesday, I was released to take care of Mom again after hurting my back. I’m so thankful for all the help from family members, and good medical [...]
Continue reading about Update on “What Happens When the Caregiver Can’t Function?”
Monday night, I hurt my back. Not sore muscles, or a fatigued back (which has happened plenty during this caregiving experience), but discs out of place. Mom went to sit on the edge of the bed, and sat too early. My choice was to catch her, or let her fall. I caught her, but when [...]
Continue reading about What Happens When the Caregiver Can’t Function?
Hello, everyone… I stumbled upon Denise’s website a month or so ago on a day that I was feeling very alone and that the weight of the world was on my shoulders. I was amazed at the resources available, and listened to several of the podcasts. It was so good to hear from others that [...]
Social Follow