Good morning, I'm reaching out to all of you as i am new to caregiving. One day my husband is healthy and the next day he wakes up with virus and now he is no longer able to walk. Right now I'm taking this whole caregiving one day at a time. We are going on 2 monthhs.
Hi Heinz 57
One day at a time is the best thing I've found to keep my head on straight, as a caregiver, of course. It really serves me well no matter how I use it. I've been a caregiver with my wife since 1992. She has secondary progressive MS. She has a lot of difficulty getting around. The last 4 months her MS has progressed a lot making getting around much harder. She cn still go places with a cane, walking sticks, walker, wheelchair and scooter. Mostly she used the sticks and the walker.
Is your husband able to move at all on his own? There are so many other questions that go with that. I promise won't bombard you with a bazillion questions. Just add what you like. I imagine it has been quite difficult when you have seen him go from "normal" to unable to walk.
There are many caregiver resources around including this one. I hope you can find a good place or places for yourself.
Cheers
Rick in Maine
I am new to this forum. I have been caring for my husband for the last three years. He has multple back issues and is always in pain. Does anyone have a sililar situation?