Hello –
Welcome to Caregiver Compass
– a daughter’s journey
I am 65, the oldest of three
children and the primary care-giver to my elderly mom. She was someone I shared
recipes with, attended Broadway musicals with and someone who was fiercely
independent. It never occurred to me how quickly that would all change when she
turned 82. And how much my life would change in the process.
My blog is targeted to the thousands of people who are either in the same situation as me or will be in the next few years. You may recognize yourself as I tell the stories, mishaps and ah ha moments. The feelings of sadness and guilt, frustration and laughter that have become my new life.
It really has been a journey as I navigate through the maze of legal, medical and everyday living with challenges and successes along the way. My hope is that by sharing my story, I can offer tips, resources, suggestions and hope.
Funny that you posted this today....I was just telling Bill last night how I admire the care you give your Mom. Whenever I see your posts with her, it makes me wish I had my own mom back even just for a little while....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I wish you more 'ups' than 'downs' on your continued journey. Remember, to save a little time for yourself. :-)
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