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The caregivers are likely going to be more difficult, try contacting your local agency on aging to get her a needs assessment and to find out what is available in your area
It's tough, I know. My husband had a massive stroke back in 1996, and continued to go down hill over the years. He too wanted to stay in our home, and I am grateful that I was able to keep him here until he just recently died in Sept., but it wasn't easy to say the least.
If it gets to be too much for you, you may have to place her in a facility, whether she wants to or not. You have to do what's best for the both of you, not just her. There are no easy answers, but thankfully there is help out there. You just have to do your homework. Best wishes.
In my county, there is some help, but I'm not sure of the extent of it.
Did her physician recommend any therapy? When I was getting therapy in a hospital PT program (better than the private sector therapist in my opinion), there was a woman also getting PT, for a stroke. Her legs had been affected, she was in a device like a child's high chair with a ring around her to hold onto but which extended down to the floor, so she could walk with the assistance of a therapist while protected and balanced by the ring arrangement.
It was an intriguing device and a good method for her to learn to walk again. Perhaps her doctor could script for therapy.