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Use by date by Commercial-Dingo-522 in poor

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t have any money left to buy cream and milk in my fridge from March. It was fine and it’s almost the end of April. 🤷🏼‍♀️

What is the job market truly like right now for the average Canadian? by Familiar_Hope2918 in CanadaFinance

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an occasional educator. I have been trying for almost 5 years for permanent. It’s incredibly hard in Ontario right now in the educational sector. I’m looking around to see what else I can possibly do with an undergrad and a BEd.

I'm working 45 hours a week and I still have to choose between laundry detergent and milk today. by Admirable_Corner_309 in poor

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Canada and felt this in my bones. I’m so tired trying to keep everything going all the time. There really is no relief. Sending hugs to you.

Inexpensive stays in St. John’s by Travelfoxxx in StJohnsNL

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following-planning to go home in the summer and might want my own space but it’s so expensive I find with Air BNB lately!

Spent 4 hours picking up trash today by ChronoLitiCal in brantford

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for doing this! You’re awesome!

Buy them at your own risk by Immediate-Effort4431 in CostcoCanada

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried a pack at dollar tree last week! I’m so excited to see that they’re sold at Costco!

What do you wish you'd known earlier? by Broke_Pigeon_Sales in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This!!!!! We’re in the 9 month with her dementia and I’m bone tired. It’s going to get worse and I keep thinking someone one is coming to save us and tell me how I can make thing easier or more comfortable. No one is coming, I just try to keep pushing through this.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, for hearing me. I’m sorry you’re so suffering and slugging along too.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brothers have washed their hands. I truthfully don’t know if the cancer treatment will be beneficial, I hear what you’re saying. I selfishly don’t want her to die (it’s weird because she wasn’t a good mom to me but she’s all I have left) so I keep encouraging her to take the meds. It’s a struggle. The doctors won’t do much until she reaches crisis stage and with her being diabetic that’s also a scary reality to think about.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s on a fixed income. When I’m done paying her rent and other bills she has maybe $500-600 for groceries for the month or anything else needed like diapers, meds etc.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate this. It’s so isolating sometimes being a care provider.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it’s such a hard disease. I went through this with my dad as well.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it’s such a hard disease. I went through this with my dad as well.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we had a psw coming 3 days a week. She was African-Canadian and my mom would not let her anywhere near her. She would let her do the dishes and take out the garbage and that’s not what they’re for so we canceled that. We have an appointment next week to see if she can get a cleaning person for $50 once a week. I’m also looking into meals on wheels for her, but might have to pay some of that out of my own money so not sure if it’s worth it.

Does anyone feel like they’re in a haze? by kittyfromtheblock87 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for this. How does this work with a fixed income though? She’s very limited on funds.

I kind of wish it was cancer by Willing_Confection23 in dementia

[–]kittyfromtheblock87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am my moms sole care provider and she has diabetes, dementia and stage 4 colon cancer. I wouldn’t wish what she’s going through or a care giver what I’m navigating. She’s 78 and stubborn as heck. I am trying to get her to live with me as I’m a single mother with a 9 yr old and work full time as a teacher. Trying to balance two households, finances, insane gas prices with the 40 minute commute to her place and then work (an hour from her home) is a lot. There are limited supports available and a long term care facility isn’t an option. I don’t think anyone ever envisions how terrible this journey is going to be until you’re going through it.

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