I am 70 years old and I am my disabled daughter’s caregiver. My daughter is an amputee, has an immune disorder and also suffers from severe depression. She sleeps all day and night. I’m old and suffer from COPD, fibromyalgia and more. I have to do everything...cooking, cleaning,washing,yard work, and grocery shopping. I have severe pain especially when standing and trying to cook. I have lost both of my sons, and my husband. I have no other family. I try to keep moving even though my depression overwhelms me as well. My daughter and I see both a psychiatrist and a psychologist. I worry because I know that even now, I’m barely able to to keep up. My daughter is suicidal. I worry about her now and I worry about what she will do when her son goes to college. He stays with us every other week. She tries to appear better than she really is while he’s here. Any suggestions would be so helpful. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to lose my last and only child. Please help us.
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If you own a home, maybe its time too sell it. Find a nice 2 bedroom apt. All u do is pay rent electric and cable. Take the proceeds and use them to offset costs of the apt. if u need to. Some grocery chains will deliver groceries.
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I don’t see how you can keep up this pace. I realize that you love your daughter. I’m so sorry for the loss of your other family members.
What would be your choice regarding this matter? What are your hopes, dreams or wishes? Do you have any ideas that you would like to see implemented? What is feasible regarding caring for your daughter? Would you rather be living alone?
I am not trying to pry. Just trying to get to know you and what may be suitable for your situation.
All the best for you and your daughter. Hugs!