My name is Carole. I am a 60-year old accountant hoping to take early retirement when I am 62. My 89-year old mother, Viola, a widow of less than a year, lives with us.
Caregiver Stories
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Title: CaroleName:Carole Massey-ReynerLocation:WallaceCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
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Title: JanName:Jan LightfootLaneLocation:HinckleyCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:OtherPrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
I am a 50 something year old who is greatful a self help group taught me how to live. My doggie got me over the voilence of my up bringing.
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Title: brendaName:brenda wamplerLocation:lynchburgCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
My widowed father came to live with me four years ago because it became clear to me and my two sisters that his health was quickly deteriorating.
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Title: donnaName:donna bersinLocation:long beachCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
I was the primary caregiver for my mother, Molly. My name is Donna, I am her youngest daughter, my age is 58 and I am divorced.
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Title: SherryName:Sherry WrayLocation:TroyCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
I'm 58 and sole caregiver to my 85 year old mother for the last 7 years. She was in assisted living 3 years and she was falling about everyday so she moved in with me.
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Title: LeeName:Lee EvansLocation:San AntonioCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
My name is Lee. In April, 2001 my mother Jean, who was 91 years old then broke her hip. Although my mom was a retired registered nurse, she refused to go to the hospital to get the hip repaired.
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Title: SuzanneName:Suzanne Van WagenenLocation:SaugertiesCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
My name is Suzanne. I am a 57 year old female caring for my 16 year old grandson and 96 year old mother. My husband and I have had our grandson with us since he was born.
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Title: MarthaName:Martha BaehrLocation:LenexaCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
I am Martha, a 57 year old only child caring for my 87 year old mother, Mary. Mom is nearly blind, has recurring bladder cancer, heart disease, diabetes, severe arthritis (and much more).
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Title: Donna L.Name:Donna L. BombardLocation:LebanonCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
My name is Donna, and I am 63 years old and a widow..My mother lives with me and has for the last 12 years. Her name is Rose and she is 89 years old and also a widow.
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Title: GingerName:Ginger JensenLocation:CoramCaregiver Relationship:ParentLiving Arrangements:Share HomePrimary Illness:Frail/ElderlyPost date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:35
My name is Ginger. I am 56 years old and my husband, Rich, age 58, are the sole caregivers to my father, George, age 91 years. My father is frail and uses a walker at times.