I am an adult child of aging parents. My dad had another stroke a month ago and he cannot do anything for himself any longer and is now in a nursing home hospice. His ability to communicate is down to almost nothing. He is 90 & My mom is 84 living independently altho she is possibly showing signs of dementia. She was unable to make any decisions throughout this process without me and was quite confused. Is this group for me if I am looking for some emotional support? This has been a real difficult time and I could use it!
This forum and the topic articles will give you support and advice, but if you need a physical shoulder, there are caregiver support groups that meet in many communities, hospitals and churches. My sister in law found a local group that she is still involved in 4 years after her husband passed away. Sometimes you can’t beat face-to-face interaction with others going through the same difficult life stage.
As caregivers we all have different needs at different times. I’ve needed (and continue to need) my hand held, my eyes opened AND my butt kicked onto the right path from time to time. Browsing the topic articles is very helpful. Reading other poster’s questions and the answers given has been invaluable.
wishing you the best!
I think when people get into their 80s making decisions is just overwhelming. So they let someone else do it. At 75 I oversee a disabled nephew. He now has people. A coordinator and an aide. Its so nice not having to be the one that has to be on top of everything.
We are a bunch of caregivers and came to the forum pretty much where you are, giving care and dealing with things new to us, and confusing.
Hope you will read some of the Forum questions and answers.
It may trigger some of the many questions you will run into in your caregiving.
Hope that we can help with answers.
We all remember the early days of giving care when we were experiencing desperation and confusion. Some of us have been here now for years trying to answer others from experience gained on our own journey.
We look forward to having you in the community and are here when you have specific questions we might help with.