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I can't help you with a support group, but I can tell you that YOU need some time for yourself. You need to get someone for like 2 days, for a few hours (4? each day) for sanity reasons.
I don't know if you have an agency nearby who can send you some help so you can get a break. You're not being selfish. It may be difficult to afford it, but if YOU are starting to be affected by giving the care, you need to take care of yourself, FIRST. A support group can definitely help, but just getting away and doing something you enjoy is a must.
Contact local hospitals and ask if they have stroke support groups. In SE Michigan, some hospitals have established these for patients and caregivers.
As to questions, your mother's treating physician is the best source when you accompany her to office visits, but you can also Google information. MayoClinic has precise and short information on a wide variety of subjects.
You'll need to know specifically what areas of your mother's body were affected by the stroke, what the short and long term implications are, and what are her options for recovery. This information would have to come from her treating physician.
Sometimes hospitals also have nurse practictioners and/or nurses (sometimes called nurse navigators) who facilitate helping patients (and/or caregivers) locate resources that might help them. That might include classes held by the hospital on stroke issues, and/or other resources.
As mentioned, check with Drs, groups, your area for local in person support groups. You still have us here! Even though this site is online only, I have really gotten great advice and "met" wonderful people.
A quick google search for stroke caregiver support in the Toledo area will provide numerous options for you to check out.
Here is one of them with a support group meeting the second Thursday of each month. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Stroke-Support-Group-of-Greater-Toledo_UCM_318768_Article.jsp
Hi sunshine89 , If you live in New Jersey, please let me know. I am Geriatric NP and Dementia specialist and facilitate dementia support groups.please let me know if you are in New Jersey Thanks
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.
I don't know if you have an agency nearby who can send you some help so you can get a break. You're not being selfish. It may be difficult to afford it, but if YOU are starting to be affected by giving the care, you need to take care of yourself, FIRST. A support group can definitely help, but just getting away and doing something you enjoy is a must.
As to questions, your mother's treating physician is the best source when you accompany her to office visits, but you can also Google information. MayoClinic has precise and short information on a wide variety of subjects.
You'll need to know specifically what areas of your mother's body were affected by the stroke, what the short and long term implications are, and what are her options for recovery. This information would have to come from her treating physician.
Sometimes hospitals also have nurse practictioners and/or nurses (sometimes called nurse navigators) who facilitate helping patients (and/or caregivers) locate resources that might help them. That might include classes held by the hospital on stroke issues, and/or other resources.
Don't do stuff for him that he could do for himself. Even if he does it badly at first, that's rehabilitative.
Do take care of yourself in any way you can, and don't expect you can keep up all the pre-stroke standards of housekeeping in every detail.
Do get POA papers and such in order if they aren't.
Post specific questions on here, each one or a couple related ones in its own post, and take all answers with a grain of salt!
A quick google search for stroke caregiver support in the Toledo area will provide numerous options for you to check out.
Here is one of them with a support group meeting the second Thursday of each month.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Stroke-Support-Group-of-Greater-Toledo_UCM_318768_Article.jsp
http://www.mercyweb.org/stroke_caregivers.aspx
If you live in New Jersey, please let me know. I am Geriatric NP and Dementia specialist and facilitate dementia support groups.please let me know if you are in New Jersey
Thanks