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Elder-caregivers

leighbythesea2

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7. Well I'm a month late to this post

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Thu Feb 9, 2023, 05:51 PM

Feb 2023

Because am a caregiver too & im getting turned into a fine dust with it at the moment. Honestly no time to do anything, including be on DU.

I’m so sorry to hear of your situation. It is for the best, it sounds like— and that monthly price is not too bad.
But I feel for you on the pain it is causing you emotionally. It’s like a caregiver cannot win, in ways. I dread that day, but mine is coming. We’re spending 14k a month last 2 months. Am waiting on some testing etc for a specific issue mom is having.
I’m sure you’ve read up on caregiving, there’s your health and well being too. It sounds like the care has been very intense. I hope the transition has been ok?

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We are moving mom to a care facility [View all] Beatlelvr Jan 2023 OP

You have my sympathy, and good luck. Walleye Jan 2023 #1

This is so tough cyclonefence Jan 2023 #2

I'm a senior move manager and that's the hardest thing to do kimbutgar Jan 2023 #3

Yes Beatlelvr Jan 2023 #4

If at all possible, have the current caregiver come to visit, spend a little time with Mom No Vested Interest Jan 2023 #5

How did the transition go for your mom, Beatlelvr? JudyM Jan 2023 #6

Well I'm a month late to this post leighbythesea2 Feb 2023 #7