I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Spouses and Caregivers => Topic started by: caregiver66 on January 23, 2008, 02:40:32 PM
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My niece and I want to share in the caregiver capacity since this will be 6 on and 1 off, she is young and works in the medical field but I don't want to burden her with the sole responsibility of caring for my dad. She lives closer and goes by the house every day going to work, however I don't live that far either. How would you as a patient feel about this arrangement? Is it even feasible? My mom and dad doing this together is somewhat out of the question plus I'm really not comfortable with that idea anyway. The neph and the center dosen't seem to have a problem with this either, but I am more concerned about what someone that has to go thru this everyday has to say about this.
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cg66
i don't think there's much of a drama having 2 caregivers.
only my thoughts,think about how its all to be done,so your not tripping over each others feet.
your days will be come longer if you work+ caregiver+your own life.
consider all aspects of how it will work,or something will give eventually.
good luck with it all,thanks for being a care giver :clap; :2thumbsup;
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Good luck in your decision. :cuddle;
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I think it's a great idea - no one ever has to be tied to the responsibility. A back-up caregiver would help immensely.
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" The more the merrier"
Joannie
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I wish I had more than one. I know my wife gets burned out and so I try to do everything and that’s not good either. I feel guilty when she is the only one I can rely on. From one patient, please share the responsibility.
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Yes, please share...if I had that I would still be on NxStage. I wish more families were like yours.
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You know I think its awesome with two cargivers. And what it really comes down to is what is right for your family. Let us know what you guys decide.
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I think two is a wonderful idea- you get two sets of eyes helping someone, plus no single caregiver gets overwhelmed. :flower;
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As they say: "The more, the merrier!"
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As a single caregiver, I think this would be a fabulous idea! Folks here know how distressed I was when I had to go out of town for a few days and my husband had to go back in-center for treatments. With a care-giving partner, this would not have been necessary. You are fortunate to be in the position to do this! Go for it!
Aleta
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I think it's a great idea too. I think you're lucky to have more than one person in your family that is willing to take on the responsibility. Good luck & I'm sure it will work out fine