I am living with and caring for my Dad. He was diagnosed with Dementia 3 years ago.
2007-07-28 07:18:37 · 11 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes. My mother, who is only 60 lives with me and I am her caregiver. I have been for 7 years now. She has MAC, COPD, Multiple mini-strokes, one big stroke, Parkinson's disease, and most recently adult onset diabetes. Although at times it's hard, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm glad I decided to take care of her, after all, she took care of me. I guess it's my turn now.
2007-07-28 07:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Teri S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been in the past. When my friends son came home after a head injury and needed 24 hr.care. Don't feel guilty if you need a break make sure you get away every now and then even if it's just a couple of hours. With dementia some of the longest lasting memories are the one that shaped Your Dad into the man you know, ask him about his life while you still can it's a great bonding moment and will knock off the sharp edges that will follow. Good Luck.
Danni
2007-07-28 14:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Danni 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was a Caregiver and worked through the Santa Clara County Seniors Group, was paid through the Social Welfare Department. I took care of two seniors [ females ]. I was on call 24/7, I would take them grocery shopping, to the Bank, Doctors offices, to have their hair done, for walks or pushed them in wheelchairs, use to take one to Bingo twice a month and Bunco once a month. I would clean their homes and cook their meals. For each senior I was paid, for 5 days a week, 10 hours a day, I received $163. a month. Anything extra they would pay me what they could afford.
I had a van that was equipped to transfer them to where they needed to go. Took care of one for 6 years until the family placed her in a nursing home. The other I cared for 11 years until she could not be left alone anymore and was placed in a nursing home with her sister.
Four years later I took care of my parents for three years until they both passed away...
Now I am retired.
I was also a Day Care Mother before that for 5 years and cared for disabled children...
2007-07-28 15:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Angell 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a self-employed care-giver and have been for 15 plus years. I love my work. Love the "old" people. Dementia--full time--would be hard--and expecially a loved one. Good luck to you
2007-07-28 17:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,once a caregiver always a caregiver. I got payed for it for 13yrs and now I care for 74yr old father in-law parttime and a painter for a payday.I know how you feel.
2007-07-28 14:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by nanna 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes, i take care of my Parents. My mom had a stroke and my dad gets around good ,but he forget alot. My mom has a hard time getting around,but her memories are good. Take care....
2007-07-28 22:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good luck sounds rough
ive been licensed for daycare long ago with kids but not the elderly
2007-07-28 14:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
remember to take care of the caregiver......
2007-07-28 19:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by deb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was..... VERY much so. For my husband,mother,father and brother.
It was God's gift to me.
God bless you, Kayboff.
2007-07-28 14:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no sorry
2007-07-28 21:53:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋