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Hi, the latest about this I could find here on AC is from 2012. So I was wondering if anyone knew of any sites besides this one for caregivers to go to vent and just get "I-know-what-you-mean;-me-too" type support? Thanks for any help.
Hi, finally figured out how to respond to all the helpful replies I got (thanks); I'm not on Facebook but will check for support groups on google. We had very few support groups around here anyway even before the pandemic, so online would be perfect.
Who I'm going to start to have to be caring for is kind of odd. I think it's possible my husband *may* be getting Alz. I hope not; it may be just that he hates (but at the same time is in denial about) being old. So I'm dealing with a irritable, negative outlook from him about everything. Which is frustrating because we're living where he wants to live, not where I do; he gets to play golf as often as he wants; if he doesn't feel like following pandemic rules or guidelines, he doesn't. So I don't understand why he's so grumpy & argumentative other than the hating being old thing (or hopefully not Alz.). He has complete physicals frequently and is on an anti-depressant (after trying several) which has helped but still...
So if not Alz, looks like it may just be that old saying, "Hell hath no fury like an alpha male when he gets old." (And I guess none of us like being old.)
But whatever the cause, I need to learn to do as Alz caregivers do & ignore the grumpiness and argumentativeness and just agree with everything. But oh, I'm finding it so hard to be patient. How Alz caregivers do it, I have no idea.
I'm not sure what you are looking for that hasn't been updated since 2012, half the threads on AgingCare have been vents and some of them have continued for years (although most of the oldest have morphed into something else as participant's circumstances evolved)... I did a fair amount of venting myself during my caregiving journey.
There are many awesome caregiver support groups on Facebook. When you go into Facebook, just search for "caregiver" and there are many. Hope this helps!
You don't mention who you're caring for or why. In any case, there are many different support groups for carers. Cancer, MS, dementia, etc. I think attending a live support group is more helpful and even more therapeutic than an online group. There you'll be with other carers with the same issues and able to vent to your hearts content. Because of the current pandemic, however, live groups aren't meeting. If you "google" support groups, you can look thru the listing and choose one that fits your needs.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Who I'm going to start to have to be caring for is kind of odd. I think it's possible my husband *may* be getting Alz. I hope not; it may be just that he hates (but at the same time is in denial about) being old. So I'm dealing with a irritable, negative outlook from him about everything. Which is frustrating because we're living where he wants to live, not where I do; he gets to play golf as often as he wants; if he doesn't feel like following pandemic rules or guidelines, he doesn't. So I don't understand why he's so grumpy & argumentative other than the hating being old thing (or hopefully not Alz.). He has complete physicals frequently and is on an anti-depressant (after trying several) which has helped but still...
So if not Alz, looks like it may just be that old saying, "Hell hath no fury like an alpha male when he gets old." (And I guess none of us like being old.)
But whatever the cause, I need to learn to do as Alz caregivers do & ignore the grumpiness and argumentativeness and just agree with everything. But oh, I'm finding it so hard to be patient. How Alz caregivers do it, I have no idea.