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I’m an only child. My dad is in memory care (huge fall risk). He falls almost weekly. Bounces back well. Can I take a vacation?
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Kathyly
Answered Jul 16, 2023
Is there such a thing as short term in home care?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Jul 13, 2023
Are there any organizations who provide respite care just for a limited amount of time so caregivers can take a break or vacation?
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Sample
Answered Jul 13, 2023
Considering a vacation? Do it. I did!
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Stash1
Answered Jun 30, 2023
I often go days on only 3 hours of sleep at night due to the stress of caring for Mom. Moods are everywhere. How do I get much-needed rest?
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SharonAl
Answered Jun 27, 2023
Three days before going to respite care, my 88 year old mom, acting catatonic, zombie-like? No other changes. What is wrong with her?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jun 20, 2023
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I’m struggling with going on a much needed vacation and leaving my 90-year-old mother in respite care at an assisted living facility.
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MeDolly
Replied Jun 5, 2023
How does the primary health care proxy step back and/or take a break (medical reasons, travel, etc.) and let the alternative proxy step up?
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Llamalover47
Answered May 30, 2023
We are going on a 4 day break and I want to go without my mom. She is coming on our main holiday in July, but I want a break and I feel guilty.
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Pahorner
Answered May 25, 2023
What to do when a caregiver needs care?
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con3ill
Replied May 20, 2023
I can't cope anymore, when mum goes into respite, can I refuse to take her back?
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Beatty
Answered May 2023
Son needs help. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 2023
Guilt. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 2023
I am looking at respite for my dad when I go away. What do I need to do and who do I contact?
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Evamar
Answered Mar 2023
How to care for my husband with moderate late-onset Alzheimer’s with agitation needing 24/7 supervision when I'm his only caregiver?
44 Answers
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DJ9876543
Answered Feb 2023
Going away for 2 weeks need help with mom. Shower set up that day, meals, walk in hallway with walker. Any suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Feb 2023
Can I force my wife to allow me a couple weeks of respite?
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Feb 2023
I am having surgery and looking for respite care for my 90+ yr. old mother. Any advice?
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Natasana
Answered Feb 2023
How do I start the conversation with my mother about AL and respite?
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AnnDylan
Replied Jan 2023
I'm afraid to leave Mom with folks she doesn't know while we're on vacation. Any advice?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 2023
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