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Cancer Support

Alice Kramden

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1. I took care of my mom for about 10 years

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 02:35 PM

Apr 17

She lived in our 2-flat for 13 years, starting when she was 80. It's terribly hard to do this, and I feel for you. This article from Aarp describes it well: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/when-family-caregivers-dislike-loved-ones/]
If you want someone to commiserate please message me. Perhaps your sister is having brain changes if she's suddenly getting cranky.

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Is anyone else here a caregiver? [View all] hamsterjill Apr 17 OP

I took care of my mom for about 10 years Alice Kramden Apr 17 #1

Thank you. That was informative. hamsterjill Apr 17 #4

I care for my husband - also a decade older than me biophile Apr 17 #2

Goodness. You are dealing with a lot. hamsterjill Apr 17 #5

I'm my son's caregiver so age difference are reversed Lifeafter70 Apr 17 #3

I cannot imagine having to watch a child go through that. hamsterjill Apr 17 #10

It's not easy but am grateful for the time I have with him Lifeafter70 Apr 17 #11

Yes, I did it, too Easterncedar Apr 17 #6

Not there yet hamsterjill Apr 17 #7

Get all the help you can Easterncedar Apr 17 #9

I feel for you snowybirdie Apr 17 #8