Elder-caregivers Discussion Forum - Democratic Underground Forums

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I'm thinking about getting an electric wheelchair or scooter to go around town in. 6 Jacson6 Jun 12 Jun 12 2 540

Elder-accessible day-to-day technology 9 Orrex Jan 2025 Jan 2026 3 3339

Fuck me, man! I don't wish this shit on anyone. 47 Glamrock May 2021 Jun 2025 67 25428

The hidden toll of caregiving on young adults - NBC News 1 TexasTowelie Apr 2025 Apr 2025 6 2432

My mom said the worst thing she's ever said to me. 31 LudwigPastorius Feb 2025 Feb 2025 20 11164

What the heck does a Senior individual do to make sure they will have someone oversee their needs when the time comes? 8 BlueAllTheWay Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 3759

The week from hell 12 Joe Nation Oct 2024 Oct 2024 24 5556

Embarking on this terrible journey 10 Randomthought Aug 2024 Aug 2024 10 4518

Should I be angry by the lack of support my wife's family is willing to contribute? 10 Joe Nation Aug 2024 Aug 2024 12 4711

We admitted Dad to a skilled nursing facility yesterday 1 MissMillie Aug 2024 Aug 2024 13 2402

Article from the post: My husband was slowing down. He needed protecting. 0 ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2024 Jul 2024 10 2627

Dad, almost 93, being referred to cardiologist 5 MissMillie Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 3082

Has anyone used Care.com? 2 kozar May 2024 May 2024 0 3238

Not sure what to do for my brother. 17 58Sunliner May 2024 May 2024 19 6642

I never wanted to come here.......I need it now. Husband is losing his mind....short term memory 32 a kennedy Jun 2022 May 2024 21 16940

We moved Dad out of his home today 10 MissMillie Jan 2024 Mar 2024 14 6141

WaPo: DOZENS OF ASSISTED-LIVING RESIDENTS DIED AFTER WANDERING AWAY UNNOTICED 4 ZERTErYNOthe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 9 5145

100 years young 7 Lilaclady Apr 2023 Nov 2023 10 5533

Is there a discussion regarding life insurance matters somewhere on DU? 3 Grasswire2 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 5235

My book on Aging in Place is available on Amazon! 9 Trueblue Texan Mar 2020 Oct 2023 9 9628

I'm in complete despair 36 ThoughtCriminal Sep 2023 Oct 2023 40 18155

My dad is 92 today 15 MissMillie Jun 2023 Jun 2023 44 7540

'We Thought Within a Year, She Would Be Gone.' When Mom's Care Costs Over $1 Million. 0 question everything Jun 2023 Jun 2023 14 6821

Committed to a date for memory care facility today 39 leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 Mar 2023 31 16834

We are moving mom to a care facility 7 Beatlelvr Jan 2023 Feb 2023 13 6446

I will never be an elder-caregiver again. [View all] 149 Ilsa Nov 2022 Nov 2022 195 68146

Anyone know about "wards of the state" 12 Takket Aug 2022 Nov 2022 10 6268

Anyone ever go crazy in front of the hospice people? 9 Ilsa Sep 2022 Oct 2022 12 8182

I am seeing clips of Charles talking about his Mother, I cannot imagine me there 4 irisblue Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 6207

ICYMI: Women Just Took Another Hit By vetoing investment in the care economy, Republicans once aga 7 niyad Sep 2022 Sep 2022 7 7531

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Some lessons learned - dealing with family stuff 14 ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2022 Aug 2022 28 10589

Looking for ideas on how to keep a fidgety senior from getting into trouble. My 100 y/o stepdad 12 RamblingRose May 2022 Jun 2022 3 7503

This message was self-deleted by its author 14 CountAllVotes May 2022 May 2022 4 8636

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Can anyone tell me how much help they receive from hospice at their home? 12 Ilsa Apr 2022 May 2022 4 9224

Update: My 100 y/o stepdad fell & broke his hip yesterday. He's having surgery this morning at 8:30a 10 RamblingRose May 2022 May 2022 8 7158

Woudn't follow instructions 22 CountAllVotes May 2022 May 2022 23 8010

This message was self-deleted by its author 9 left-of-center2012 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 6116

Is there a phone volunteer service... 7 OneGrassRoot Mar 2022 Apr 2022 4 5713

Anyone have experience with transitioning aging parents from senior apartments to a home? Emotional 6 GPV Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 6243

Just curious about everyone's story. How many are 28 Habibi Jun 2014 Mar 2022 3 20377

Mom passed early this morning. [View all] 59 MissMillie Jul 2020 Feb 2022 64 26056

I MISS MY MOTHER!!!!!!!! 22 MissMillie Jan 2020 Feb 2022 25 11715

This message was self-deleted by its author 26 CountAllVotes Feb 2022 Feb 2022 11 11132

What to look for when 'shopping' for an independent/assisted living facility 9 RamblingRose Jan 2022 Feb 2022 2 7231

You never know when it will be the last time you say you love them. 28 sheshe2 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 70 11453

Basic phone for hearing impaired ? 7 left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 Jan 2022 0 6525

Elder care, such as it is 12 NQAS Nov 2021 Dec 2021 6 6477

My parent is having a hard time opening OTC childproof medication bottles 11 RamblingRose Sep 2021 Sep 2021 1 7892

This message was self-deleted by its author 12 CountAllVotes Jul 2021 Aug 2021 16 8479

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 Jul 2021 2 5567

Travel insurance for elders coming to the US from overseas 2 MerryHolidays May 2021 May 2021 1 7674

I had a post today that was posted just to blow off some steam... 7 Glamrock May 2021 May 2021 32 10933

This message was self-deleted by its author 3 RamblingRose Apr 2021 Apr 2021 0 4277

My father passed away a couple of hours ago. 45 Dial H For Hero Mar 2021 Mar 2021 77 17897

Is there anything in the Covid relief bill that will provide financial assistance... 0 NurseJackie Mar 2021 Mar 2021 3 8593

My stuff ain't all that 9 Bmoboy Feb 2021 Feb 2021 9 7380

FUUUUUUCKK! 26 Glamrock Jan 2021 Jan 2021 18 10061

Thanks for all the kind and uplifting responses DU! 1 Glamrock Jan 2021 Jan 2021 5 6077

The daily episode of something else that has slipped away. 10 Ilsa Aug 2020 Jan 2021 3 9202

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Doing initial research for In-Home vs Memory Care in a facility... god this is rough. 19 FirstLight Dec 2020 Jan 2021 13 10120

Kind Ways to Respond When a Person With Dementia Forgets Someone Has Died 5 NurseJackie Mar 2020 Oct 2020 6 6758

Do old people tend to sleep a lot? 31 CountAllVotes Aug 2020 Aug 2020 2 13639

Using the Zoom App for face-time w/ Mom 3 MissMillie Apr 2020 Aug 2020 10 5361

I got to see Mom today 12 MissMillie Jul 2020 Jul 2020 12 7078

Scary news this morning--UPDATE (not good) 21 MissMillie Apr 2020 Jul 2020 57 12095

"How long do I have to last?" asks Mom 7 MissMillie Jul 2020 Jul 2020 27 6398

I'm going to get to see my mom Monday 5 MissMillie Jun 2020 Jun 2020 14 5628

Hello everyone 1 bluecollar2 Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 4299

HALLWAY BINGO! (I love this idea so much!) 2 NurseJackie Apr 2020 Apr 2020 10 5060

I can't help but wonder about Mom's care 1 MissMillie Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 4568

Taking care of Dad AND trying to keep him safe 3 MissMillie Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 5199

What happens when people who are bipolar develop dementia? 3 Ilsa Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 5105

My mom's care facility has suspended visits 8 MissMillie Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 6124

Bad news in the family has turned my MIL into an ugly person. 9 Ilsa Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 6951

Anyone thinking through a plan for preparing our elder folks for COVID-19? 6 JudyM Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 6036

My live-in-the-basement MIL has mild dementia, 31 Ilsa Jan 2020 Feb 2020 9 15681

Should a loved-one who has dementia be corrected when they are wrong about something? 21 NurseJackie Nov 2019 Feb 2020 11 11043

trying to help/deal with, my almost 99 YO father... 36 Alameda Mar 2017 Jan 2020 0 19657

Aging in place symposium: planning, spacial justice in aging societies 3 mahina Oct 2019 Jan 2020 2 5634

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