Caregivers

[shounenbat510]

Found this video again (why it showed up in my recommendations, I have no idea) after becoming my grandfather's caregiver, and only part-time at that. I can say now that disabled people really need to put themselves in nursing homes. That's what I'd do if I needed care 24/7. To do otherwise is selfish. If I had quadriplegia severe MS or something like that, I'd prove to my loved ones how much I love them by not allowing themselves to do this for me. I would never choose me over them.

[shounenbat510]

@shounenbat510 I appologize for the punctuation and grammar errors.

[SherdebHan]

respect

[r3ality357]

with all that is in the news about caregivers beating/killing family members or those they are taking care of, i can honestly say that i understand what they (the caregivers) go through. i'm not justifying any of their heinous actions, i'm just saying that i understand what most, if not all, go through.

[shounenbat510]

Dang. If I'm ever injured in a way that I need a caregiver like that, I think I'll just die. I won't put my family through that. I think if I were to do that I'd consider myself the most selfish person on the planet. Better to die than be a burden. On the other hand, if, say, my mom were injured I'd care for her.

[thepixieful]

exactly. depression is unresolved grief. and anger at loss, yes. I find a movie in a dark movie house is an escape maybe once a year. do the best you can. every day. and I made a structured bedtime, it helped ME. and extra hour of sleep.

[wheelieblind]

do all these guys have family caregvrs or wat?

[lagirl626]

i'm 24 years old i am a mother of 2 and i am a caregiver to both my grandparents its alot of work but i am very blessed and have looked at life very differently. and i appreciate everything i have in life.

[NeskaBean]

BOY, this is accurate!

[ljbomb89]

hi roostergrl, i feel your pain. my son has severe cerebral palsy and we both go through ups and downs. its very emotional-overwhelming for me,too. i will keep you in prayer. god bless you.

[mcacts1]

Awesome! this is the best video. This is exactly what it is.

[michellewrightfan]

Care Giver is also for a name for people who work in group homes may we not forget that. I am a care giver in a group home. Support for us isbad. There is support groups for care givers who care on one. I work for six people do you know of a support group for us the other care givers ot there?

[Sheall323]

My patient died, a 97 year old with cancer. We had fun and he was my world. I thank God for the opportunity to care for R.J. Barber

[latinamega17]

It's a well paid job?

[40dblg]

@latinamega17 ~Usually it's barely above minimum wage, no benefits. It's truly a thankless job.

[pitbohl]

@latinamega17 in Germany, this job is not paid very well. if you are a caregiver stage I you`ll get round about 1000 - 1100 euros. if you are (the better) stage II your loan is about 1500 - 1600 euros. both is meant for 38,5 hrs per week. some earn a bit more, some earn less.

it`s a real hard job, but i love to help people.

[latinamega17]

@pitbohl Danke for the information, yes I like to help people too, but theres so many ways to do so :) ...anyways, if I enjoy my job, if I put my energy into something that I find valuable to do, ill be happy :) hehe, auf wiedersehen! ;]

[DeeTruth4u2c]

Wow! Finally I feel Im normal for the way I feel. Ive been a caregiver now for about a year and it has been a very testful situiation. Everything has been so up and down, many different emotional outburst and feeling so alone! Unfortunately, Im an only child of a single parent. My mother had a stroke that left her disabled, Ive been doing this on my own not knowing where to turn for help. Im so thankful for this video and the website included. I hope to find the help I so desire oneday!

[Melaniegwapa]

Yes, caregiver is a difficult job... I know it because I'm also a caregiver...

[michellewrightfan]

Difficult job just begins to explain how we are called hero's by many. I go in and get hurt at work yet keep going in. Melaniegwapa caregiver is defined as hard. It will never be easy. yet it is the most rewarding job you will ever experience. It will change your life and you will change your point of viwe on things. We maybe be hero's to othere yet it is what we are called to do.

[latinamega17]

how many ours you need to work per day?

[rainbow8887]

thanks keep posting.. mom of rainbow..I am learning alot from all of u.. this is my practical way of learning alot about caregiving and caregivers. My sort of review from all what I was trained. God bless everyone. It touches and melt my heart seeing those helpless eyes and those giving selfless love caregiving. CAregivers are angels !!

[HooDooDat]

I can walk (barely), family abandoned me after a MVI 5-1-99, 4 spinal fusions C3-C7, I'm jealous patients still have family members. Here in San Antonio, I get unqualified caregivers and have to fight to get a meal, let alone other perks, a complete bath. Forget dentistry, check ups and maintenance, Paps, breast exams.I develope eye & ear inf.from lack ability to care for the face and head, & lower torso. I hate Medicare & the govn. KNOW Bush's insurance and medical Ins, TORT REFORM.

[Sheall323]

I lost my patient, Mr. Barber on February 20. I loved caring for him. I am hurting now.

[brodiedo]

I just want to say thank you. This video is just what I needed today.

[misterguido2]

Very good video, i wanted to know more about this.

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thanks

Guido