by DJ B.

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Are you a family caregiver?

February 20, 2009 08:33 AM EST

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If so, here is another resource to help you cope with the added demands and emotions that you're facing:

It's a wonderful place to join in discussions, make new friends and find the support that that you need to help you face the challenges of being a family caregiver to aging family members.

Joining is free, quick and easy.

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Elaine S. Feb 20, 2009, 9:00am EST

Thank You

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fancy c. Feb 20, 2009, 9:37am EST

THANKS DEAR

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DJ B. Feb 20, 2009, 4:27pm EST

YW Elaine :o)
Thanks for your comment!

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DJ B. Feb 20, 2009, 4:27pm EST

You too, Fancy---thanks for your comment! :o)

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debra g. Feb 20, 2009, 9:48pm EST

Thank you
Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting to sparealine.gather.com

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Curt L. Feb 22, 2009, 2:08pm EST

Thank you so much, DJ B!

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DJ B. Feb 27, 2009, 3:55pm EST

YW Debra---and thanks for stopping by :o)

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DJ B. Feb 27, 2009, 3:55pm EST

YVW Curt :o)

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debra g. Feb 27, 2009, 10:46pm EST

I'm back to say Thank you!!!!!I have got to where I want to keep things that my mom tossed out.She had some great Watts wear and she sold it in a yardsale for next to nothing.I love old glass.

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DJ B. Feb 28, 2009, 7:53am EST

Debra - thanks for stopping by again.....and you're very welcome. :o)
I did that same thing---sold off some old stuff about 15 yrs ago, and now I'm buying the same stuff back, a little at a time! *lol*
I need a bigger house! %^}

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glenda j. Feb 28, 2009, 8:13am EST

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DJ B. Feb 28, 2009, 8:17am EST

YW Glenda :o)

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Elizabeth B. Mar 3, 2009, 8:46pm EST

what a great idea.....

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Lucky Stars Mar 3, 2009, 11:13pm EST

Thanks I'll be there soon enough, I think.

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DJ B. Mar 11, 2009, 12:14pm EDT

LS - YW, and I hope it helps you out when you need it the most. :o)

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DJ B. Mar 11, 2009, 12:15pm EDT

Elizabeth - thanks! :o)

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Ken K. Mar 17, 2009, 8:28pm EDT

Thank you for posting this...

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DJ B. Mar 18, 2009, 9:58pm EDT

Hi Ken!

You're most welcome...

Thanks for dropping by to view my pictures! :o)

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Kimberly L. Mar 18, 2009, 11:07pm EDT

I'm not now but I took care of my neighbor for over 9 years and it's a lot of work, especially if the person is difficult to deal with and very demanding. I'll have to look at the link to see what it says. My sister takes care of my parents and it's a big job for her.

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glenda j. Mar 19, 2009, 7:26am EDT

i have been and may be again
thanks

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 3:35pm EDT

Kimberly - I hope there's something there that will help your sister to cope---it can be very stressful being all things to the ones you're trying to care for.

Thanks!

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 3:35pm EDT

Thanks for dropping by, Glenda :O)

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Amy just hangin' out M. Mar 19, 2009, 5:50pm EDT

This comment is to let you know that this content has reached at least 50 page views, and so it has been removed from the group Views R Us. Congratulations, and thanks for posting to the group!

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 6:34pm EDT

TY Amy! :o)

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Ginger C. Mar 19, 2009, 8:50pm EDT

WoW! Thanks for the link I can use all the help I can get!

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Kimber L. Mar 19, 2009, 8:52pm EDT

Thank you - I am going to pass this on to my Mom - she is taking care of my Grandma

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 10:02pm EDT

Hang in there, Ginger--you can do it, with a little help from good, supportive friends. :o)

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 10:03pm EDT

You're welcome, Kimber. :o)
I hope you Mom enjoyed the site and all the info there. :o)

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Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Mar 20, 2009, 10:01am EDT

Thanks Kim,
I am a care giver to my Aunt and was to my late Grand Mother & Mother.
Thanks for sharing this. God Bless Caregivers.

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Katie Scarlett (Site Bouncer Wanna Be) O. Mar 20, 2009, 10:05am EDT

My husband and I cared for my Mom for more than 12 years before she passed away last January, then his Dad passed away less than three months later, so my MIL went to live with my BIL, but he couldn't handle it, so now she's with us. It's not easy.

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DJ B. Mar 20, 2009, 10:13am EDT

Katie - no it's never easy, but with the help of good friends and (hopefully) family it can be done....and the emotional rewards of knowing you helped someone who truly needed you can't be calculated.
As Janet said, God Bless all Caregivers. :'o)

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