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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)

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@arlenejc

My name is Arlene. I am 86+ and the caretaker for my husband Jim who is 87.

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I meant caregiver. I have decisions to make as to what is the best way to take care of my husband and myself in the near future.At my age of nearly 87 and with my physical problems it is becoming too hard for me to care for Jim. Actually, I am physically internally fine. My problem is so much pain. I have chronic lower back pain and rods in my back, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, neuropathy and arthritis. I do everything that it takes to care for the two of us plus the paper work my husband always cared for. It is time to either place Jim in a memory care facility or find a live in person to do most of the chores.
I’d like some feedback from anyone who has faced a similar problem.

Hello Arlene! I think you're a rock-star! Blessings for you and all you do for your husband. I am 55 and my father's primary caregiver.