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Jess71091 Asked December 2017

26 y/o daughter live in carer for 80 y/o father. Any advice?

My father won't let me claim carers allowance, as he is too proud so I'm trying to work full time whilst care for him. (Cook all of his meals, take him shopping or do the shopping, Clean the house, do his laundry, manage all bills, take him to doctors appointments etc) my relationship is on the brink of ending, I suffer with severe depression and endometriosis which may relate to fertility problems but I can't even consider trying for a baby whilst I'm living at home with my dad. I don't know what to do, I love my dad dearly, he has supported me so much but my life for the past few years has been horrendous, he has 4 other children but they all have their own families and don't help, I'm the youngest. I feel I'm being selfish but I'm struggling to cope on my own!

golden23 Dec 2017
I think you have taken on way too much. Please talk to your local Agency for Aging and also social services about alternatives. It sounds like you are burnt out, which happens to caregivers if they have no help. (((((((hugs))))))

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