I have for grandparents and mother-in law, for five years. Hard work! But I don't regret it and would do it again!
2007-02-01 16:27:45 · 28 answers · asked by PogieLuke 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
There are so many wonderful answers and my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
gg: Don't beat your self up! At least you tried. You couldn't have done anymore for her because you didn't know what was wrong.
**Chole: Wow! Seldom does one hear of anyone so young devoting their youth to care for two elderly people! Family first is my feelings too. There's surely going to be stars in your crown!
**nika82683( I too had a baby!),
**dukalink6000, I too know how it feels not to have much support-it can overwhelm you! Bless you for trying!
**Giggly Giraffe: It's amazing how when you think you can't take another step or change another diaper, somehow you get your second wind and rebound!
**sideways: Isn't it a blessing when you care for such a grateful, humble person!
**Angel Girl: Keep on passing the blessings!
2007-02-04 13:44:37 · update #1
**bossee, cycosfireball, kayboff, rickster, lynn c, jasminalloveru, angeleyes, loganvillegal, glasgow girl, mom_2scotty, ishybug03, Tara, Dharma, Sophiesmom, sillkee1: ALL OF YOU are wonderful, caring people and are all positive role models! Hugs to all of you!
2007-02-04 13:44:56 · update #2
I have, mother and two aunts. It ain't easy for sure. Sometimes I would just have to have my little personal pity party, especially when my brothers and sisters were vacationing here and there and never even thinking about giving me a break. But they are also missing out on some special times. And, in the end, I will have no regrets. Wonder if they will be able to say the same...
2007-02-01 16:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not for a family member, but friends.
I was miraculously healed after living with ALS for 4 years. I knew few people suffering/dying from this dreadful illness &helping those friends in the Hospice during their final moments of life - feeding, washing hair, reading, moral support etsc ., etc. Very difficult & extremely depresing.
I would do it again. I'm applying for a volunteer's position in St Vincent Hospice in Sydney.
When I was diagnosed with ALS my daughter was only 7. She was my caregiver. Helping me getting up from the floor after a fall (had many of those), cutting my steak, loading/unloading the dishwasher & so much more. I've been blessed with remarkable kid.
2007-02-02 00:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Angel Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's funny you asked this question. At the moment I'm being a caregiver for my mother. She had back surgery a week ago and I'm taking care of her. Its hard work because you can't do much when you've had your back operated on. So far its been a little frustrating but only because I have to take care of my 2 year old son too.
2007-02-02 00:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, took care of my Gramma and her older sister. The whole family pitched in though. My Gramma's 7 kids plus me had rotating shifts and she was able to live in her home for quite a long while. Her dementia and my great aunt's blindness and hearing impairment eventually made it unsafe for them at home, so they were roomies in a nursing home.
This is how I got into "the biz". Been in a nursing home setting for 11 years now.
Hard work is an understatement! Blessings to you all that cared for your loved ones!
2007-02-02 00:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by sillkee1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have for the last 7 years I'm 25 now but my grandfather passed two weeks ago.I would also do it again.I'm still taking care of my granny. Family first in my eyes!
2007-02-02 00:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I took care of my grandparents for years. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa was very ill to, he is passed now. I wouldn't change a single moment for anything in the world!!
2007-02-02 00:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by jasminalloveru 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I took care of my grandfather for a time. He was a very nice guy. I had to care for his diabetes and he had a leg amputated but what a joy he was. Never complained ever and loved anything I cooked for him.
He was a gem and I miss him.
2007-02-02 00:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by sideways 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately I didn't do a good enough job, because I didn't know she was sick with cancer. Now she has passed away (mom), and I regret not having done more.
2007-02-02 00:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by gg 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my aunt after she had stroke and it was so hard to do that I ended up putting her in a nursing home. It killed me to do it but she was trying to do things that she just couldn't do anymore and it became dangerous for her to be in the house.
2007-02-02 00:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by mom_2scotty 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes I've been a caregiver ... I don't know my strenght came from during that time. Guess it was a gift that I was supposed to share ... and I hope I shared enough.
2007-02-02 00:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋