Comments on: Are Alzheimer’s Caregivers the Forgotten?

By: brenda guider

brenda guider — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:26:40 +0000

I know what you mean, my mother is in the last stages of dementia, i have cronic back pain, i have bills and debt so i have to work. My mother is pretty good thanks to the LORD, she can get up ,walk, talk, she very seldom eats, she lives on Ensure, Boost, and Carnation Breakfast Drinks. I take care of her by my self. I thank GOD for Palmetto Senior Care, they take care of her while i’m at work.
My doctor has put me on disability until december first, so my pay check will be gone.
Does anyone out there help financially scraped caregivers financially or are we truely on the back burner.

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By: Care Giver

Care Giver — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:35:30 +0000

Thanks for this call to arms to help caregivers. It’s funny to think of a caregiver needing a caregiver. But it’s true. Support groups help, but getting actual tangible from the people in our life – who should be our support group – can make all the difference.

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