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Elder-caregivers
In reply to the discussion: I will never be an elder-caregiver again. [View all]calimary
(84,122 posts)99. Do you think they would take to a new wee one?
Just a thought. Our surviving cat turned out to be remarkably loving to the later-arrival kittens. I realize Im talking cats here and youre on dogs. But the way the older one adapted almost instantly to the two new little litter-mates. Started giving them baths whenever theyd approach him, which was often. That grooming behavior continues to this day.
It was a real surprise! Not what we were expecting! But no screaching or cat fights, and they sleep together or very close to each other.
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Good you need to do something for you. Hugs to you Ilsa. You are a better person then me. I couldn't
debm55
Nov 2022
#26
Please give yourself love and credit for being there for your loved ones.
Shoeless Louis
Nov 2022
#42
My late wife was a quadriplegic during our 27-year marriage. I was her primary caregiver.
Girard442
Nov 2022
#57
You have every right to feel that way. It is exhausting and often thankless. But you did make others
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2022
#75
I'm 62 and lost my parents long ago. I've always been jealous of those that had their parents around
brewens
Nov 2022
#82
You are everything good about people. My heart is broken for you. Don't be hard on yourself.
onecaliberal
Nov 2022
#84
I don't believe in 'heaven' and 'hell', but there has GOT to be some special reward for caregivers
70sEraVet
Nov 2022
#108
I have cared for my own father, my mother, and my husband, the last 5 years of his life
appleannie1
Nov 2022
#111