Minor illnesses

Barbie300

I’m finding it challenging when I get a bad cold, flu etc and don’t feel like doing all the meals and other household duties. I get very upset because I just can’t do it all when I’m sick. Luckily it’s not very often.

blacksparky

I know what you mean. When I do make meals, I make more than the two of us can eat and then put remaining food into freezer containers for microwaving on the days that I have no energy to cook from scratch.

SDianeL

We understand. Caregiving is difficult enough when you are well but when you are sick it is awful! You need rest when you’re sick to get well. Is there anyone who can help? 💜

Michele P

There are prepared chef created meals by companies such as Factor. They are deliver to your home. Microwave to heat up. I also do what others suggested and freeze extra meals for times I can’t cook.

Maru

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74909/minor-illnesses

I always keep a prepped frozen meal or two on hand. Since starting this journey nearly 2 years ago, I have learned to cut some slack for myself. I have finally started doing curbside pick up at the grocery, something that can do even if I didn't feel up to shopping. And, on a couple of evenings when I was just worn out, I called DoorDash. If you live in an isolated area, you just have to always have food on hand. Nothing wrong with having canned soup and crackers if that is all you can manage. Take care of yourself!!!.

White Crane

Brbie, when you're sick, you need to take care of you. I know that's hard to do when you're a caregiver. Is there anyone who can help you when you're ilI? If not, what I used to do before DH went to MC was to get him settled in his recliner and then I could lie on the sofa. Canned soup and crackers for lunch. Hugs.

Deepsea

That’s really hard, but it’s okay to let things wait when you’re unwell. Your health comes first.

annie51

I totally understand that feeling and you should just put off what doesn’t really need to be done. Lots of great suggestions here on the meals. I might add that it’s hard when you don’t get the sympathy you used to get when not feeling well. You need to find someone that you can call or text to just say “so sorry you’re not feeling well”, and if they say “can I do anything” ask for chicken soup. I can’t offer you soup but I’m sorry you’re not feeling well and hope you feel better soon.