As many of you know, I've been taking care of my grandmother who has cancer. I moved back to Seattle, WA from Reno, NV about 3 weeks ago. It's been so hard to see her in the state she is. It's hard to remember to give her her pills, to make sure she exercises enough, etc. I was wondering if any of you could share your experiences/advice with me. It's hard to have to take care of someone 24/7.. it's hard to continue doing the things that I need to.

Here's a post I added to my website the other day. I know we're not allowed to double post here, so that's why I added the link instead of copying and pasting. I think this may help anyone who is dealing with this.. it's VERY long, but I wanted to share with you. It will give you more info on my current situation, because I don't have the energy to type it all out again lol:
http://www.adviceandrelationships.com/apps/forums/topics/show/1616573-this-is-tough-?page=last

It's hard for me because it's my dad, me and my bf taking care of her. I don't trust my dad, because he can be so forgetful and he's rough with her sometimes, and isn't very nice. I hate the fact that I'm more mature than him with things like this. I wish he was more on the ball!

__________________
-Brittany Brydahl

May God bless you for being there for your grandma and help you. It is hard when you turn out to be the strongest person in the family, especially when you are so young. Does your grandma require constant supervision? Can she do certain things by herself or does she need help with everything?

I have never been a full time carer for someone so I could never understand how tough it can be, especially when you feel you have your own life to lead.

Just remember that we are here to support you anytime you need to talk or feel overwhelemd with the responsibility.

I don't have any experience with caring for the sick or the elderly, but what I can tell you is that you're good deeds will not be forgotten. If you keep a good attitude about it all, you will be rewarded for your kindness and love.

Wow I admire you for that. Taking care of an old cancer patient is really hard. My grandma doesn't have a cancer but she has a problem I forgot the exact illness of hers. She can't barely talk and all she does is roam around the house all day. It's a good thing that she's still able to walk but I feel sorry for her. I haven't seen her in a while now back in the days I used to visit her everyday during summer break.

Thanks everyone for your support. As many of you know, she ended up passing away on December 13th. I miss her so bad, but I'm glad she's no longer in pain. She really wasn't able to do anything on her own. I admire my bf for being there for her as much as he was, even though he'd only known her for a month. Most people wouldn't want to help me change her diapers and catheder. I think I'm with the right guy

__________________
-Brittany Brydahl

R.I.P.
This brings back lot of painful memories. The last days of cancer patients are unbearable to watch. I remember the moaning of my grandma in early mornings as the morphine started to wear off, the blood transfusions every 2 days to sustain her life & the list just goes on. My parents had to make a very difficult decision to stop transfusion & let her rest in peace. I know that it was the right decision they took but just the thought of it still makes me cry but I'm glad she's no longer in pain.