Recent content by JaimeAlbert

:confused: Hello All, I am a caregiver for a close friend with ALS. We are late in the stages of it, and it really seems to be moving quickly. New things every day... My PALS is home with close friends spread around the clock to assist with the ability to stay home. The atrophy is really...

Seriously just reading some advice and ideas that others have had, or have during their own situation does ease my mind. Thank you everyone. We're already at the stage where I am with him all morning, 8-5 most days, so I am in charge of all feedings through this slot, as well as assisting with...

That was straight to the point. LOL you're totally right. I didn't see that perspective. Its funny, if someone was asking me my opinion in a similar situation, I'd say the same thing. Take care of yourself first, so you're able to take care of others...however it seems I forget when it come to...

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. I get overwhelmed with feeling like I should be doing more, and selfish when I need time for me to balance out. I feel like my endurance is weakening, I notice I fatique so easily and I need more and more time to sleep or just be alone. My...

Hello, my name is Jaime, and I've been caregiving for a close friend of mine, who's been diagnosed with ALS. I decided to try the forum, to help understand my own emotions and questions I have while watching the awful disease that is taking a friend of mine. Im 32, my friend is 71. He's been...