Trish Jakupco

Wife comther and caregiver to my quadriplegic husband

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@ReeveFoundation Looks like fun!

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How ironic. I take my son to the BMV today to get his learner's permit when 7 years ago today my husband was paralyzed by a teenage driver.

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

Another day and this marks 7 years living with my husbnad's spinal cord injury. Try not to break your neck is great advice.

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@ReeveFdnIS Thanks for you great links and information #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@christytj It has changed me has a person...some for the good #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@christytj Poor care, poor quality of life, you are left to the system which is weak at best #fem2

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@ReeveFdnIS Out of pocket medical expenses easily over 50K a year..and that's with insurance #fem2

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@ReeveFdnIS Sometimes it is especially hard for family members to step up. Denial I think. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@ReeveFdnIS You quickly find yourself responsible for everything. You never planned this for your marriage. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@christytj Medicare has gaps especially when it comes to homecare #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@NFCAcaregivers good suggestion #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@ReeveFdnIS People tend to say call if you need anything instead of offering something specific #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@Caregiving freedon, sponinaity, time for myself, too much stress #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

Finances play a huge role when it comes to the care you can provide especially for the chronically ill or disabled #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@ReeveFdnIS I totally agree. Things happen and no amount of planning can prepare you. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@Caregiving Same as always..juggling kids and caring for a husband but sad. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

I work part time and my boss is great. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@Caregiving We have 2 sons. Tomorow will be 7 years since he was paralyzed. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

@schrbchr That is so true. I miss my old husband. #fem2

[Trish Jakupco @IndianaTrish]

I never expected to care for my husband and then he got paralyzed in an accident. #fem2