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Easing the Burdens of Caregivers: Meet @IndianaScott Jan 27, 2020 | By John, Volunteer Mentor (@johnbishop)Comment receiving replies
@IndianaScott Hello Scott! My mother had emphazyma due to Alpha-1 (she passed away at age 58). My father retired early and was her sole caregiver. It was hard on him in many ways as I am sure you know. My hat is off to caregivers, I am sure it can feel like a thankless job. I heard a gentleman at a lung transplant support group once say that after his wife's transplant, people would call the house and ask how she was doing. He said "Not a one asked me how I was doing." Scott, how are you doing? How is that wine venture coming along?
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@IndianaScott , Wow, I am sorry to hear that you had a stroke. My sister-in-law had one this past Feb. She too lost vision in one eye The type of stroke she had was a continuous brain bleed. She is still in recovery and has lost some cognitive skills.
Thanks @windwalker Terri! I appreciate the kind words! I send good wishes for a strong recovery for your sister-in-law!
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John I have a wonderful caregiver. Can you believe her company pays her $8.99 an hr. Since most companies have to make a profit, my long term care is limited by my co to $99. a day. It would seem the payors and the companies providing the service are under real financial constraints. This would suggest a Government program seperate or in conjunction with the private sector. Meanwhile, I slip her some gas money when she takes me shopping. She is 70 years old but a gem. I am a 90 yr. old Korean combat veteran. I have a cap on my insurance. Can you make comments. If I outlive my cap, I am screwed.Bill54321
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thanks @windwalker for the kind words and the inquiry! I, too, was never asked how I was doing outside of the casual, throw-away comment of 'take care of yourself'. But here you are and you asked -- I'm doing OK. I'm not a big fan of my new life, especially since I had a stroke in mid-December, which stole the sight in my right eye. That said, I am focused on staying busy, never accomplishing a task, visit, etc. without putting a new, replacement on my calendar, which I find very helpful to me. The wine....no problem there! Seems to have grown into a family hobby now including our two adult children so that is fun! Plus being the son of an alcoholic I am forever vigilant to keep it in perspective! Cheers and I hope you are doing well also! Think Spring!