You sound like a very savvy lady, acting partly on common sense and partly on pure inspiration. Your parents are very fortunate to have you looking out for them. May their trials be eased and may you thrive emotionally and physically.

P.S. When my father's meds made him constipated, I bought some nice plump, sweet, organic prunes. That helped immensely. If your folks can't eat prunes or drink prune juice, there are other foods that they can safely use on a daily basis to keep them "regular." Try adding ground up flax seed to their cereal or soup.

I can relate to your week, I do it every day driving across town and taking mom to brain therapy twice a week and getting dad to his appointments. It's all in the prioritizing and focusing on what is really important. You are a rock star and should truly feel proud. It's not something anybody or everyone can do so CONGRATS to you. 😀

When MIL got to rehab and threw a hissy fit, I informed the nurses and left. I did not return for 3 days. That gave the staff the opportunity to work on her attitude. Elders will give nurses a lot more respect than family. When I got back to see her, she was nice to me, but told me the head nurse was a bixxx

Well done! Reward yourself even if it's just a special hot chocolate, bubble bath or walk without your phone on.

That was a successful caregiver exercise and should be fully rewarded! Your parents are so lucky.

You are obviously a good, caring, loving and dependable person.

Yes,... You need a 'reward' for your 'self' to catch your breathe and refill. God Bless you!

God bless you for all you do. Don't forget to take care of yourself first and get some breaks.