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Should we be resentful about becoming a carer?

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62Granny Wed 25-Feb-26 15:33:28

Following on from a previous thread and also a telephone conversation I just had with a professional person who I have financial dealings with, first 5 mins of conversation was about how stressful his life had become, because his parents had started to need help after major operations and general age related ill losing obviously much loved pets.
I was a carer for my mother and after she passed away age 95, my DH had a major stroke which has left him with mobility problems among other things. So I have done my fair share of care, Yes I find it stressful sometimes but I hopefully don't feel the need to tell anyone I come into contact with my woes.
But we are all living longer so therefore we may need assistance of some sort as we age. We hopefully loved , cared and supported our children so hopefully they will support us when we need it, I have discussed( in a jokey way) with my only DD that I am happy to be put in a care home when I need that support, although I know from experience you still need some support from them even in this situation

Primrose53 Sat 13-Jun-26 09:25:24

Around here agencies now charge £45 an hour for care work. An elderly man is just moving into a care home and will be paying £1600 a week to be looked after.

My heart goes out to Madmeg. 😥. My husband has been in hospital 2 weeks now following a second stroke and they are talking about him coming home early next week. It is what he wants but I have told the staff I don’t feel ready as his balance is off, he has a catheter and he can only walk a few steps with a quadstick in the house. If we go out it’s me pushing him around in a wheelchair which is absolutely exhausting.