Posted by wanttobhappy on February 16, 2006, at 21:54:47
In reply to It's Been a Long Strange Trip *Trigger*, posted by Joan797 on February 16, 2006, at 20:08:09
I can feel a small amount of the pain you are going through. I have not cared for a loved one who has suffered a degenerative disease, but I have worked in hospice as well as an extended care facility were people go when the hospital can no longer help.
So I have felt the loss of life and the frustration of trying to do whats best for someone who would rather take a swing at you than let you wash them. I do come away with an atachment to these people but they are not my family so I can only understand a small portion of your pain.
I am sure your Dad would'nt want you making yourself sick caring for him, you need to look into all available resources and get some help. You are doing a good job BUT you need time to recoup and if you fall ill you will not be able to care for your father at all so TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!
Best of health,
Laura
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