Am I being unreasonable to ask my out of town siblings to watch my mom for a week while we go on vacation? We have her the other 51 weeks.
Answered by geeg54 18 hrs ago in Respite, 13 Answers
My husband has been caring for his 32-year-old spastic, quadriplegic son on his own for the last 10 years. He is almost at breaking point. How can he deal?
Answered by SJanuary 6 days ago in Respite, 3 Answers
I'm going on vacation. Who can watch elderly mother?
Answered by Lilliput Aug 24, 2010 in Respite, 3 Answers
My mother is incontinent and refuses to drink. How do I keep her hydrated?
Answered by rip Aug 16, 2010 in Respite, 4 Answers
Where can I find respite care in LA 90016?
Answered by AgingCareTeam Jul 20, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
We need a weekend away, but mom refuses to stay at a senior living while we are gone. What should we do?
Answered by Emerald4Me Jul 1, 2010 in Respite, 3 Answers
I have been caring for my husband for 6 years and I just need a break for even a couple of days, but I feel guilty. What should I do?
Answered by Lilliput Jun 29, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
I have found daycare facilities for my wife, but she refuses to attend and won't let me hire a sitter. I'm her primary caregiver and need time off. How can I handle this?
Answered by MindingOurElders Jun 6, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
Should I ask my brother if he wants to be notified if my mother goes to the hospital while he is on a one month vacation out of the country?
Answered by ibarro May 10, 2010 in Respite, 6 Answers
Does the idea of drop-in hourly respite care in a caregiver's private home sound interesting? What would you consider a fair payment for it?
Answered by greencandy Mar 6, 2010 in Respite, 2 Answers
Anyone have suggestions on getting a parent with Alzheimer's the care they need from someone other than an offspring? Thanks.
Answered by MindingOurElders Mar 5, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
How can I get my 83-year-old mother to accept respite care so my husband and I can go out by ourselves sometimes?
Answered by LynnPO Feb 26, 2010 in Respite, 8 Answers
How many days of Respite Care does Hospice provide?
Answered by MindingOurElders Feb 21, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
Is there an agency to help care for my mother who lives with us, so that my wife and I can get a break?
Answered by naheaton Jan 29, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
My dad used to do everything for my mom, but since his death in April she is driving me crazy and depends on me for everything. How can I handle this?
Answered by ginnyg Jan 19, 2010 in Respite, 8 Answers
How do I find out about respite help?
Answered by Lilliput Jan 13, 2010 in Respite, 1 Answer
How can I handle both the jealous behavior from my mother and the guilt I have from taking time off of caregiving?
Answered by Jaye Dec 28, 2009 in Respite, 3 Answers
My Mother won't give me a break after 5+ years of 24/7 caregiving and I am losing it. What can I do?
Answered by SecretSister Nov 11, 2009 in Respite, 9 Answers
When is it enough?
Answered by SusanMyers Jun 26, 2008 in Respite, 2 Answers