I'm 50 and have been caring for my 90-year-old mother with dementia. She has no insurance, only her SS. My siblings won't help and I'm so tired.

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Feb 26, 2010

Of course you are exhausted! Please go to your state's Web site and look under aging services. You should find a version of the Family Caregiver Support Program. They should be able to help you find some respite care and even support groups in your area. There should be a contact phone number or email address. Please use it. You sound like you can really use some help.

Also, please keep coming back and reading the posts here. We can't fix your problem, but we do understand.
Carol

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donnagirl1

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Oct 18, 2011

I am 69 yrs. old and trying to care for my 91yr old Mother with dementia. I am very sick myself and finally had to put her in Nursing Home. Now I feel so guilty, like I abandoned her. She just wants to come home, but I just cannot do it anymore. Do not have the strength and do not have anyone to help me. Was I wrong to put her in the home?

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