Daddy's Home!

Daddy's Home! He came home yesterday afternoon. He is still incredibly weak but in good spirits and is using a walker.

Mom is having trouble adjusting to the fact she is now a caregiver for her husband of almost 45 years. I'm not sure I am ready for the role of caregiver to a parent yet either; but then again I don't think anyone ever is.

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Glad he's home NJ, it must be a relief to have him under the watchful eyes of you and your mum. Hope he regains his strength soon. xxxxx
 
Ok, you're posting much more happily there, NJQT. Good. I'm glad your daddy's better.

and don't sweat the walker or Mom either. My feelings tell me she has been with him forty-five yrs, she sounds strong. Must be where you get it.
 
That's great news. Glad things are getting back to normal.

BTW, what's silly is how your mother is expected to provide care. If someone was single then insurance might pay for a nurse or someone to visit. But if you are married, then your spouse is expected to be a caregiver for free.
 
That's great news. Glad things are getting back to normal.

BTW, what's silly is how your mother is expected to provide care. If someone was single then insurance might pay for a nurse or someone to visit. But if you are married, then your spouse is expected to be a caregiver for free.

I know its stupid! He is a vet though and has good insurance from all those years working in NJ. So I just have to find the right number to call and he should be able to get a nurse and a therapist to come to the house.
 
Glad to hear he's home.

As for the role of caregiver, no one is ever ready for it. It is just something that you have to learn and get used to pretty quick
 
I am very happy for you njgt466. Hope he get fit and well very soon .Dadys are very important in once life and you only apreciated then once they have gon ..so be with him,look after hem telling you love him very much and glad he is back home were he sould be love and cared for ..
Thank God he is back and well
Pray for a quick ecovery ..God blesh you and you dady ..By
 
njgt: you might want to contact your local health department or social services in your area, they may not be able to assist in direct supportive care, but there are lots of support groups that can be very helpful. I went through this a few years ago, over a period of about 5 years with my mother, and I lived about 700 miles away so spent a lot of time traveling. Cheers
 
Dear NJGT

I'm very happy to hear that Daddy's home, hopefully moving on to full recovery. As a family you have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers since your posting a few weeks ago telling us about you Dad.

Each time I see one of your posts I send out a prayer for your Dad, your Mom and for you as well. That you will move out of your depression and blossom into the fullness of the rich personality reflected in your lucid and articulate posts.

My gf, who I told you a little about, also sends her best wishes and prayers to you, Mom and Dad.

God Bless from a friend and admirer.

Tiggerpoo
 
QT-pie, that is wonderful news! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

I have no doubt that your father will recover from this little tumble in the road and your Mom will be able to adjust to what's required of her for now. All in all, I think that all of you are able to heave a sigh of relief and before you realise it, all of this will be a memory.

In the meantime, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.

Love ya hunny!
 
That is truly great news NJ! I know it's hard to do, but I did it and at the end of the day, all the hard work you and your mother put into his care will pay off in his smiles and the comfort that he is in HIS home, with HIS family, and with HIS things. More over, he is nearer the love of you all 24/7 now.

I'm still praying for ya'.
 
:biggthumpup2: Great news! My parents are still independent, but need more help here and there as time passes by. It's the circle of life--they were our caregivers and now we are theirs.
 
It's good news that your father is home and doing better. I hope that things continue to get better for you all. Just last year, I began being a caregiver for my mother. I do the same thing for my father. It's a hard road but you seem like a strong woman and I'm sure that you can handle whatever comes your way.

I will pray for you all. Peace.
 

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