| 2/8/2009 5:03:49 PM |
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danerann
Las Cruces, NM
age: 39
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Still no caregivers group?  
Meet singles in your area, we're 100% free for everything! Join now!
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| 2/9/2009 6:46:07 AM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 57
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Still no caregivers group?
It appears that those that agree that a Group for Caregivers is needed have all voted/posted. I'm betting that a lot of folks on DH don't even know about this "Suggest New Groups" group, so I would like to put out the idea that everyone who agrees we need a group for Caregivers email their friends and/or start a thread in their state group and age-group letting other's know about this poll and asking them to come here to vote - that way we would, hopefully, get the word out to a larger community on DH and have more votes here to let Dustin know this Group is needed.
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| 2/10/2009 3:27:19 AM |
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allhorsegirl
Geneva, FL
age: 54
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Yes I think it would be great to have a caregiver group. I take care of my 79 year old Mom and she has dementia and degenerative bone disease. I don't get much of any help so I could use the support. It would be great to get advice from experienced folks.
[Edited 2/10/2009 3:38:41 AM PST]
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| 2/12/2009 8:56:00 AM |
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jb1125
Milwaukee, WI
age: 43
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I great idea that's time is here
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| 2/16/2009 6:43:51 PM |
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lakc
Houston, TX
age: 49
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I posted in the Women's Group about a month ago. Does anyone know the number needed to open the new groups?
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| 2/17/2009 3:17:35 PM |
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ericr64
Mount Pleasant, MI
age: 45
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I came across a michigan woman from here that's a care giver. I was going to suggest she check out this group and was very suprised to see there is'nt a group for you all yet. Poor woman never gets out. I hope you get one.
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| 2/17/2009 3:24:49 PM |
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badlandsnitro
Harrison, MI
age: 55
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I'd like to see one formed.
I take care of my 83yr.young
mom.
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| 3/5/2009 10:15:24 AM |
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wldmtnhoney3
Lake Havasu City, AZ
age: 62
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Does anyone know when this is reviewed by dh cs or Dustin???
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| 3/15/2009 4:15:41 PM |
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countrygirl0304
Poplar Bluff, MO
age: 51
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i vote yes. ithink we need one
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| 3/16/2009 5:31:00 PM |
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dramma09
Castleton on Hudson, NY
age: 62
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I took care of my husband for 12 years and there was more than one time that I would have liked help in dealing with guilt, anger, sympathy and all the mixed emotions that go with being a healthy caregiver. my husband passed away almost 2 yrs ago but I can share the feelings that I had and know what others are feeling.
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| 3/18/2009 3:20:07 PM |
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rhondadazed
Portland, OH
age: 46
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need it.
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| 3/20/2009 9:01:30 PM |
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mercymecookie
Guntersville, AL
age: 56
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After taking care of two parents with alzheimers, I realize the need for an outlet to share or vent. A group could not only offer encouragement, but possibly suggestions on how to survive through the heartache. It's a life altering experience and not an easy one to handle. 
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| 3/22/2009 7:14:18 PM |
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tilenomore
Kalispell, MT
age: 59
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shared information and new ideas to better help people would be great.
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| 3/27/2009 7:44:22 AM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 57
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As of this moment, there have been 120 total votes FOR a Caregiver's Group, and ZERO against it. Anne started this thread-poll on Christmas Day 2008 - 3 months ago. I don't know if there is a specific target-number of votes/people/posts that Dustin needs in order to start a group, but here is his exact words from the "Start a poll if you want a new group" thread:
".... If enough people agree that it is needed then it will probably get added. If it is too specific then there won't be enough people to support it (it won't get any posts). So make sure there are a lot of people that would be interested in such a group.
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So, Dustin, we the people who sincerely desire to have a Caregiver's Group would like to know what exactly you mean by "If enough people agree it is needed" - how many is enough? IMO, a Caregiver's Group would not be too specific because those of us who are caregiver's do so in a myriad of different ways and areas - for the sick, for the elderly, as a profession, for a/our parent(s) or other family member(s), and with the average life-expectancy rising it will only be more-and-more common for people to be caring for the elderly, which means the number of people doing the job of caring for someone else will be - and IS - rising. Plus, our being able to share our experiences with one another in a Caregiver's Group would not only help us but also help any/all others who may be a caregiver in the future. We caregiver's have MANY topics and areas that we would cover in our group - experiences, questions-n-answers, vents-and-support, etc., etc., etc.... It would NOT, IMO, be an idle Group...
I, personally, have seen a few groups on DH that hardly get any threads or posts and wonder why and how that group got started - yet a group for people caring for other's - a noble and humanitarian effort, does not seem to be good enough????
I would like to, again, ask that everyone who supports this idea go to your friends, to your state-chat-group, go to your age-groups, and any/all other groups and forums you participate in and let everyone know about this thread, and ask them to come here and vote. We caregivers thank you for your support
Thank you,
George
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| 3/27/2009 8:34:24 AM |
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whiteoak3
Warren, AR
age: 53
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I'm all for it.A good friend of our family was the caregiver for his parents and one older brother for years. Takes a person with special character to deal with the everyday trials, plus the progress or setbacks related to a serious health issue concerning family. A forum to dicuss the ups and downs,get info about possible new break throughs in treatment or just to relieve the tension,stress of the day would be great.Lot of health issues affecting us all personally.My dad has cancer,I have friends whose parents have COPD,fibromyalgia seems to be more out in the news lately.And the list goes on.... 
Dustin ,please seriously consider this. Thanks! 
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| 3/29/2009 3:45:55 PM |
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fersure
Kitchener, ON
age: 34
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Yes! It totally fits a dating site. I do like to date for fun, but for a serious, long-term man- he would have to know that caregiver side of me too. I support 'extra' kids and probably always will.
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| 3/31/2009 8:19:27 PM |
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groomerdb
Meyersdale, PA
age: 51
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absolutely we need one
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| 4/4/2009 4:07:12 PM |
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caretaler
Loveland, CO
age: 57
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You Bet! I say YES! If you are or have been a CARETAKER for anyone, I know that you have a of gold. It takes so much and yet even with the tough times we go through, we as caretakers know that what we give is from our 's! And my goes out to all of you!
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| 4/4/2009 4:45:56 PM |
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rugerchick
Oskaloosa, KS
age: 45
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This would be very helpful for who ever needed it. I was a caregiver for my husband, and even though I didn't think I needed the help, I really did and it was very helpful.
GREAT IDEA!!
[Edited 4/4/2009 4:47:14 PM PST]
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| 4/4/2009 8:53:16 PM |
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rrrsmile
York, PA
age: 46
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I think it would be wonderful. I would love the chance to chat folks in the same boat.
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| 4/4/2009 9:09:49 PM |
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bikerangel3
Pittsburgh, PA
age: 55
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I think this is a great idea !
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| 4/4/2009 9:29:08 PM |
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invisibleme
Pottstown, PA
age: 35
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great idea
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| 4/4/2009 9:33:58 PM |
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bill71951
Saltsburg, PA
age: 58
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| 4/5/2009 3:59:25 AM |
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mchshandyman
Crystal Springs, MS
age: 46
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Caregivers are a real and rare "breed" of people. If everyone had the courage and patience of a caregiver, this world would be MUCH better and enjoyable!!
[Edited 4/5/2009 4:02:40 AM PST]
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| 4/5/2009 5:46:37 AM |
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wileyguy
Wilkes Barre, PA
age: 38
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| 4/5/2009 6:23:27 AM |
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mariaceline
Sparta, MO
age: 51
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great idea - us 50+ are caring for mothers fathers etc also
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| 4/5/2009 6:25:58 AM |
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krystyna11
Pittsburgh, PA
age: 59
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Awesome idea I love it
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| 4/5/2009 6:28:16 AM |
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fluviusdracon
Mifflintown, PA
age: 48
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| 4/5/2009 7:15:40 AM |
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ncsarah
Trinity, NC
age: 47
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| 4/5/2009 7:22:14 AM |
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steelergirly
Greensburg, PA
age: 52
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| 4/5/2009 7:35:18 AM |
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goodtimes40
Paragon, IN
age: 41
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Vote "YES" for the caregivers group!
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| 4/5/2009 8:14:04 AM |
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candiland522
Council Bluffs, IA
age: 51
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voted.....great idea
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| 4/5/2009 10:04:49 AM |
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kweekhi7
Lansdale, PA
age: 64
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I voted, great idea, lots of support
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| 4/5/2009 10:56:56 AM |
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snark38
New Holland, PA
age: 39
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Though I am not a caregiver, i believe this would be a fabulous and much needed group. My knowledge of the struggles for caregivers comes from the opposite end of the equation. I have had need of a caregiver for an extended period after an accident, and saw first hand the difficulty and strain it causes. caregivers suffer along with the person they are giving care to, as sad as that is, and face difficulties only other caregivers could truly understand and relate to. Obviously, being a caregiver would have a huge impact on their relationships and any possible dating, so I believe this group is relative to the theme of the site.
Anyway, I say yes to this group and wish to send all my best, as well as my thanks, to the caregivers who will benefit from the group.
Michael
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| 4/11/2009 1:10:37 AM |
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beverduster
Chandler, OK
age: 64
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why not
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| 4/11/2009 12:55:02 PM |
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sable578
Montrose, PA
age: 65
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| 4/12/2009 9:16:07 PM |
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1gemini
Tobyhanna, PA
age: 56
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I vote Yes
I've done my own personal Caregiving for 3 elderly neighbors who've each now
"passed away" in the last 3 yrs.
their own children my age, lived out of State & couldn't pull away from their daily life's routines or come back to this State
to be closer to them)
It's not been easy watching when they "did get closer back into the picture" towards the end.
A real Shame, these Women were friends to and with me. I really do have a special place in my heart for older folks, after all,
I feel eventually, we're ALL gonna be there.
These folks that do CareGiving on a regular basis, My Heart & prayers go out to them.
So all that being said, by all means, I vote Yes, Give them a place to go.
Gem
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| 4/13/2009 11:31:52 AM |
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newgoodlooking
Depok
Indonesia
age: 37
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I voted to help people !
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| 4/14/2009 2:14:43 PM |
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maddoser
Bicknell, IN
age: 26
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a group is need for your cause. i say yes. how about a group for the young people with disabilities?? check out my poll!! thanks a lot.
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| 4/15/2009 5:11:19 AM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 57
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Hey Dustin - as of this date/time we now have 153 votes for "Yes, this group is needed", ZERO "no votes", and it's been a few months since this poll-thread has been going on... When will this much-needed group be allowed to become a reality? We would appreciate some sort of answer from you, here, to let us know whether or not it will come-to-pass, what else needs to be done, how many Yes-votes are needed, etc....
Thank you
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| 4/18/2009 3:25:38 PM |
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morgan51
Ellijay, GA
age: 58
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I think this would be great
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| 4/18/2009 6:46:19 PM |
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kdm1956
Roscommon, MI
age: 53
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Yes for caregivers!
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| 4/30/2009 1:24:02 AM |
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5dg
Colorado Springs, CO
age: 60
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Yes!!! I was a caregiver for my mother for 27 years. We lived in two different cities & I drove 168 miles a day round trip for 20 of those years. Was divorced with two young sons. Had no one to talk to who would have the slightest idea what I was going through. Now my older son is my caregiver. We have been talking about how he should find a group to get into or others that understand. I understand but I'm the one he has to take care.
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| 5/2/2009 2:00:17 PM |
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sab1958
Ashley, MI
age: 51
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I have been a caregivers for both my parents. I think a group would be nice to talk with other going thur the same thing as you are.
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| 5/5/2009 11:22:44 AM |
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sparkleinureye
Clifton Heights, PA
age: 49
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I think that is such a great idea... I just lost my mom(69)Feb 21st & little sister (46) April 19th all within 6 weeks of each other..I was their caregiver...
My mom for 2yrs ..My sister for 6 months......and back in 2002 My father for 1 1/2 yrs..........along with my mother before she became ill in 2007
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| 5/6/2009 7:34:56 PM |
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austin64
Haughton, LA
age: 45
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| 5/7/2009 5:07:17 AM |
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teddygirl617
Urbana, OH
age: 69
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160 votes and no group. What is the problem? This would be a very important group.
My sister didn't know to keep a dim light on even at night with my Mother. I had to send her my Hospice books.
Caregives need our help and support.
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| 5/7/2009 5:22:40 AM |
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imacaregal
Port Washington, WI
age: 62
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I am an in-home private Senior caregiver who would love to talk to others.
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| 5/7/2009 7:28:12 AM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 57
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160 votes and no group. What is the problem? .
Someone started a thread here a couple of weeks ago stating that they had written Dustin (DH Administrator) an email asking why there wasn't a new group being started for ___ (the group this person had started a thread-poll for) and they said that Dustin had replied to them, via email, stating that there would not be any new groups started... So it looks like we caregivers are out of luck. It would be nice if Dustin would at least convey this to everyone (all DH members) here so that we wouldn't continue to request it/post here...
Maybe the best/only thing we can do is have a "Caregivers" thread in the General Discussion Group where all caregivers (and their supporters, of course) can post to and keep active....
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| 5/9/2009 12:55:38 PM |
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5dg
Colorado Springs, CO
age: 60
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YES. All caregivers need a place to go for support. There are probably more DHers than we realize who are caregivers.
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| 5/24/2009 10:17:02 AM |
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yogini2
Marina del Rey, CA
age: 58
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Yes, for Caregivers, and for Caregiving Professionals--from doctors to nurses to care assistants to holistic practitioners and professionalse, e.g., accupunturists, legit massage therapists, etc.); Yoga teachers, physical therapists, etc., etc. This can tie in with caring Activists, too--e.g., those that go to war zones or other disaster areas or who take a stand for human rights, etc. . The latter could be an "Activists for Progressive Values" Group (will suggest!).
I am a Yoga teacher; and have been an Activist! And, have been in situations of non-professional caregiving too. Howabout "caregiving" to 'healthy' and happy people, too. We--and sometimes stressed caregivers--need to receive support/care, as well as give wisely, depending on situation--without patronizing or matronizing...or losing ourselves in the "problem"/fray!
Godbless.
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| 5/31/2009 2:36:29 PM |
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fortunespence
Wilton, CT
age: 53
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sandwich generation-caring for aging parent w. young adult children.the plight of the baby boomers
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| 7/15/2009 6:28:59 AM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 57
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| 7/15/2009 4:02:59 PM |
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sunflowerlight
Canal Winchester, OH
age: 51
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This is right on time for me! I just discovered that my parents are pretty bad off and need their kids' (me!) help. So, yes, I am now an official caregiver to my parents.
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| 8/7/2009 4:01:45 PM |
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jer555
Huntley, IL
age: 81
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It was the most frightening time in my life.....You have my yes vote, I was a care giver for 3 years for my Jean who had a stroke, was paralyzed on her right side, wheel chair bound and lost most of ability to talk, had her home with me with the help of a live in caregiver, she was a joy to care for and never complained... Died of complications of the stroke in Jan. 2005
God Bless my Jean, she is God's angel
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| 8/16/2009 9:34:26 AM |
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schooled
Tacoma, WA
age: 45
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caregivers need a group they spend alot of time alone and have wonderful hearts, they our the foundation for what is to come, America is getting older and we all might need a care giver at anytime of our life.
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| 10/14/2009 5:21:03 AM |
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wagndrag
Oakland City, IN
age: 55
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i am now a caregiver to 2 older bros, and i can see there is definitely a need for a group. and it is not unrealistic to expect the need for several topics within, as a caregiver has little time to spend at this looking for much needed answers and or to get things off their chest.
take care..don't forget to smile it is ccontagious!
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