Stories from Caregivers: Wanda from OREGON

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Wanda

FROM OREGON

I've been careing For my Mom Ginger for over 10 years. She has COPD, Fibromyalgia. Its been a challenge at times. I wish we could travel together. Both my Mom and Step Dad moved here in 2007. My Dad passed away in Dec is 2010. There have been many challenges along the way. Now Ginger lives in ALF. I hope we can go on trips. I've used a lot of my finances to help my Parents. We had some it's important to try and keep a smile on your face, and a positive attitude. Sometimes it's hard because I also work and any time away from work is spent being a Caregiver. I feel resentment sometimes because I can't do all the things I want.

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