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Caregiver for stroke patient

Posted by theresah @theresah, 6 days ago

Are there other caregivers who are experiencing burnout? I’m getting tired of being the one in charge of everything after my husband’s stroke.

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grrranny | @grrranny | 4 days ago

I had a stroke a year ago, am still recovering, and am the main caregiver for my husband, who has had multiple major health problems for the last several years. Very stressful. 'Difficult" doesn't even begin to explain it.
Can you get some assistance?

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vijay26 | @vijay26 | 2 days ago

I am still recovering from multi strokes that I have had.
My 81 yr old husband is the sole caregiver, who is exhausted taking care of me. He had an open heart surgery few yrs ago and is recuperating, when I got my cancer diagnosis and multi strokes. I am on Hospice care, as I am tired of all lab works, scans and Drs visits.

If you are tired, like I am, join Hospice in your state. Keep looking for help in the mean. Time.
VJ

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lylii | @lylii | 1 day ago
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I had a stroke a year ago, am still recovering, and am the main caregiver for my husband, who has had multiple major health problems for the last several years. Very stressful. 'Difficult" doesn't even begin to explain it.
Can you get some assistance?

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@grrranny Unfortunately in the US, like so many other things, the amount of help you can get is directly associated with the amount of money you have. I don't know if Meals on Wheels could provide assistance with meals (not much help, I know). Maybe someone will have some more helpful suggestions. Best to you

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