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6. Yes, I did it, too

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 03:09 PM

Apr 17

It's very hard. Any chance she could qualify for assisted living? How much care does she need?

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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