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Maria posted a new activity comment 7 hours, 6 minutes ago
In reply to: Maria posted an update @ildestino1 HI! Welcome to our group! Who do you take care of? I have worked in long-term care for 20 years and most of that time has been with people with dementia. I hope to be able to […] ViewYou are very much a caregiver as you are helping your parents! It doesn’t matter who you are in their lives by helping them you are a caregiver. I’m assuming that they are still living independently? Yes it’s very important to set limits and take care of yourself. Lucky for me my husband was a HUGE help when my Grandfather was alive and took…[Read more]
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Maria posted an update 1 day, 5 hours ago
@ildestino1
HI! Welcome to our group!
Who do you take care of? I have worked in long-term care for 20 years and most of that time has been with people with dementia. I hope to be able to help you and provide you with support.
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Maria commented on the post, I Didn’t Shave My Legs for This 1 week ago
I totally relate to this. While taking care of my Grandfather and mentally handicapped Aunt I gained 20 pounds. I was also going to school at this time and working. Six months after my Aunt died my brother-in-law […]
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Maria commented on the post, NOOOOOO! Not the Cat!! 1 week ago
I feel for you! We had a cat Patches who was 19. About 2 months ago she started to act out of character (not eating, and not drinking.) We took her to the vet and turns out it was no big deal and he gave her some […]
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Maria commented on the post, Call for Volunteers 1 week, 4 days ago
I would love to be the community manager for the Dementia Care, Middle Stage group. Just let me know what I need to do.
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Maria commented on the post, Cook for a Caregiver Is Friday 2 weeks, 2 days ago
I am in charge of a group of people at my church called Cooks for Christ. We provide food for members of our church that for one reason or another need a little extra help. It’s amazing what dinner can mean to […]
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Maria commented on the post, End-of-Life Wishes: Joining a Conversation that Already Happens 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Denise,
I’m SO glad that you have had this talk with your parents. When I worked in long-term-care I remember their was one of our residents that passed away and when the nurse called her daughter to inform her […] -
Maria posted a new activity comment 1 month, 1 week ago
In reply to: Jane posted an update It is a sad day at my house… we had to put our cat down that we have had since she was a kitten. She was nine years old. She had a malignant tumor. We would have had to subject her to blood […] ViewJane,
I’m SOOO sorry! We had to put our cat down 2 weeks ago. She was 18 years old and up until a month before we put her down she was doing really well. Sending prayers and hugs your way.
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Maria commented on the post, Rationalizing 1 month, 1 week ago
You are such a god person for doing this! Often people say they don’t need anything but really they do as they are so overwhelmed they do not know what they need. I’m in charge of a ministry at church that helps […]
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Maria commented on the post, Preparations 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Casandra,
I can relate to you as my Grandfather who passed away 3 years ago was on dialysis for the last 5 years of his life. He had many trips to the hospital for surgeries when his fistula would clog up. The […] -
Maria commented on the post, To Those Who May Wonder, But Are Too Considerate to Ask 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Pegi,
That made me heart sad! My parental Grandfather was 100+ when he passed 3 years ago and up until the end was very alert and oriented. He has a AWESOME life and was loved by many many people. We miss him […] -
Maria commented on the post, Preparing for Move-In 3 months ago
Yes checklists are what help me keep me organized!
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Maria commented on the post, Preparing for Move-In 3 months ago
Trish,
Sounds like you are making progress! Having a list always helps me as well. Often times if I have a list of things to do that today and not one very big list I do better.
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Maria commented on the post, The Flu! She’s a Survivor at 92! 3 months ago
EllysGdaughter,
Glad to hear your Grandmother’s cough is better!
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Maria commented on the post, The Flu! She’s a Survivor at 92! 3 months, 1 week ago
I totally understand!My 81 father-in-law who has asthma has been coughing a cough that is real deep and rattles. My husband has asked his father if he has gone to the doctor and he has said no I’m better. […]
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Maria commented on the post, Mom? 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Peggikaye,
That broke my heart! SO sorry you our having to go through this right now!
Hugs from Kansas!
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Maria posted an update 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Another day of being snowed in. Called my clients and told them I wouldn’t be able to make it-really felt bad as I love what I do & my clients! I guess this means I have to work on taxes!
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Maria commented on the post, Anger and Frustration… 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Jane,
You are my hero! I am SO admire what you are going through. Nicole is SO lucky to have you. In the health care world you have to be your own advocate and stick up for the person you are caring for. You […] -
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Maria posted an update 3 months, 4 weeks ago
We have had a huge snow storm in Wichita, KS and I’m finally getting a day to work on taxes and catch up on other things. My one client with Alzheimer’s was moved into a assisted living this week. I was with her for almost 2 years and for the last 6 months was with her Monday-Friday afternoon for about 4-5 hours a day. I still some time with her…[Read more]
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Hi! Thank you so much. I take care of both my parents. Mom has midstage dementia and Dad is her primary caregiver. Dad also has dementia but he denies that he has it. Maria, I deny that I’m a caregiver because I’m not a professional but I’m a daughter and help Mom with dinner every night. Need help with limits and ‘permission’ to self care.…[Read more]
You are very much a caregiver as you are helping your parents! It doesn’t matter who you are in their lives by helping them you are a caregiver. I’m assuming that they are still living independently? Yes it’s very important to set limits and take care of yourself. Lucky for me my husband was a HUGE help when my Grandfather was alive and took…[Read more]