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: Vivien Online; Member

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Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:06 pm

by Vivien » Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:06 pm

Hello there, this is my first post so here goes. I am a full time carer looking after my 88 year old Mum. She has Rheumatoid Arthritis - diagnosed last August - gave up my job to look after her.

Just looking for some friends???

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Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:11 pm

by susieq » Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:11 pm

Hello Vivien and welcome to the forum

Lots of lovely, chatty folk here - have a look around and join in wherever you like or if you have a specific question start of new topic and someone is bound to along with the answer or some advice.

Remind yourself that it's OK not to be perfect

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Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:34 pm

by Tilly Brice » Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:34 pm

Hi and welcome

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Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:38 am

by Koala » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:38 am

Hi Vivien. Welcome to the forum.

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Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:16 am

by bowlingbun » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:16 am

Hi Vivien, welcome to the forum. Make sure you plan some regular "me" time. If mum needs a lot of help, she might be entitled to Attendance Allowance, some people don't reaaise this to start with. I supported my mum for years, but now she is in full time nursing care sfter a long series of problems. I also have a 34 year old son with learning difficulties. I live on the edge of the New Forest, main hobby dressmaking when I get a chance!
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Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:35 am

by Myrtle » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:35 am

Hi and welcome

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It is a committed, thoughtful decision.
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Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:44 am

by Tracey » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:44 am

Hello, Welcome

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Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:21 am

by Melly1 » Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:21 am

Hi and welcome Vivien. I hope you enjoy the forum. There are lots of cyber friends waiting.

Melly1

I care for S, who is now 29!! (I have cared for him since he was 9.) He has classic autism, epilepsy, IBS & sensory modulation difficulties. When he is anxious his behaviour can be challenging, he communicates using a Dynavox.