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- It's not always that easy
- This blog was created in part to fulfill my educational requirements but mainly to help others was well as myself deal with the day to day frustrations, anger and depression of taking care of my "aging adult" mother, who by normal society terms would be considered in prime age (60) however, her health would age her to at least (75). This will be my escape to vent, discuss and blog about my experience in order to help combat the anger and depression I feel by this responsibility. This will be a place for all in my situation to come and comment and not feel guilt or judgment. About my Mother: Age 60 1992 Diagnosed Diabetes 1998 Stroke 2004 Double by-pass heart surgery 2007 Replacement of Carotid artery in her neck October 2009 Triple by-pass heart surgery Illnesses/Diseases: Heart Disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Failure, High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease As of September 2009 she takes a total of 9 medications not including a daily dose of insulin
HOTLINE Help for Caregivers
- The Family Caregiver Alliance, based out of San Francisco, toll-free national hotline 800-445-8106 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Pacific Time. The alliance is a pioneer in the field of caregiving. The organization has addressed the needs of familyes and friends who provide long-term care for loved ones at home for the past 30 years. "There is no more hopeless a feeling than those moments when you're alone and overwhelmed by the demands of being a caregiver".
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