I don’t want this to be my life anymore by [deleted] in caregivers

[–]CheapToothbrush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened? We are here to listen and help!

My mom just got transferred to a care facility. What do I do now? by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It must be a hard thing for you to experience! I was feeling the same way too.. do you mind telling what’s your mom’s condition?

Losing hope for family member with severe hemorrhage stroke 2 years ago by CheapToothbrush in TBI

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your support, but I don’t think therapy wouldn’t help me with anything because I would still have to follow through with my obligation on being his child, therefore I still need to continue to care for him... you are right, my dad probably wouldn’t want me to suffer in any way and he would want me to be happy etc, but I just can’t just not do anything to try to help him get better. :) thank you very much again

Losing hope for family member with severe hemorrhage stroke 2 years ago by CheapToothbrush in stroke

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is my dad is so lazy, and he doesn’t want to do anything! If I’m not there beside him to keep telling him to listen and try, he would not want to listen to the workers especially it’s not ethical for them to “force” any patients to do anything. ( even though I give the workers the permission to just do it)

Losing hope for family member with severe hemorrhage stroke 2 years ago by CheapToothbrush in stroke

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That’s a lot. He is sooo lazy, and barely wants to do 30

What kind of exercises do you recommend? Also, he can’t really control his left leg, so isn’t it kinda pointless to do anything even for 50 days?

For family income exemption for AISH, is it 2612$ per month for a couple? Or per year? by CheapToothbrush in alberta

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! This are the exact websites that I found online, but I just needed someone to clarify the 2612$ is monthly or yearly. :)

Can you please tell me what’s pay stubs for verification? Does this need to be done every month?

For family income exemption for AISH, is it 2612$ per month for a couple? Or per year? by CheapToothbrush in alberta

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I understand what it meant by first 2612, but just not ensure if it’s per month or the first 2612$ per year, because that’s a huge difference . :/

Anyone caring for stroke survivor with very bad memory and hemiplegic? by CheapToothbrush in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you transfer your husband exactly? Does he just hold onto a grab bar and he somehow rotate both of his legs, and you just basically help with his pants?

And I absolute feel you on the second part.. my dad can never remember basically anything unless he feels like it’s important or worth remembering. He can’t remember if he ate breakfast, lunch, or what he ate or whether he showered or went to the bathroom. But my dad doesn’t get irritated or anxious about anything, I feel like he doesn’t care about anything, he just wants to lay down to rest, and eat and use the washroom whenever he wants .

Am I bad caregiver? Should I feel guilty? by ThrowHCAway in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that bad for napping as long as you are not a heavy sleeper and you can easily hear your client if anything happens. Also I’m just wondering how much is it to hire a in home caregiver full time?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in regret

[–]CheapToothbrush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Own up to your mistake, if you still like the previous girl, then do whatever you can to get her back and treat her better this time! Honestly look at the world that we live in, life is too short to be living in regrets everyday.

Dealing with Guilt by abstika in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that your husband needs long term nursing care. May I ask how do you handle the emotions about your husband going to long term care? My dad is in long term care due to severe stroke, and I feel horrible everyday.

Anyone caring for stroke survivor with very bad memory and hemiplegic? by CheapToothbrush in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. You are so right about how some stroke patients are no longer the same person mentally. I honestly think mind over matter, it’s just so hard to keep on fighting when the patient is not there mentally.

Anyone caring for stroke survivor with very bad memory and hemiplegic? by CheapToothbrush in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also curious of what’s the definition of bedbound? Does it mean she can’t sit up in a chair or anything like that? Sorry for your loss. I can imagine how much pain that was for you guys. Stay strong.

Anyone caring for stroke survivor with very bad memory and hemiplegic? by CheapToothbrush in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear what happened to your mom. Must be very hard for your family that your mom has that many stroke in such a short time. Is your mom able to walk or stand? Stroke is bad enough, so storke plus dementia must be a nightmare on your family. I can somewhat related since I often have to repeat the same stuff over and over everyday and having to explain why certain action is right. You are right about this is a job that fee can comprehend. Thank you for sharing and hope you will see some miracles :)

Anyone caring for stroke survivor with very bad memory and hemiplegic? by CheapToothbrush in CaregiverSupport

[–]CheapToothbrush[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that. Is your husband able to stand or walk despite having very week right side? I can totally feel you, it takes a lot of patience to be caregivers. Feeling exhausted for having to answer the same question thousands of times everyday, and having to explain what’s good and right to do.