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How can I tell my mom I need a break?
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anonymous434963
Answered Jun 2018
I feel so drained but it's my turn for some more days to watch my parents. How do I get motivated to go tomorrow?
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JoAnn29
Replied Oct 2021
Mom fell and will be in rehab for a few weeks. How do I get past the guilt and try to enjoy and recharge instead?
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MelanieC
Answered Apr 2019
Respite care when finances are strained? 2 years of never going out with my husband. Exhausted from mom’s care by 6pm hubby’s home at 7pm.
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Ricky6
Answered Mar 2020
How do I start the conversation with my mother about AL and respite?
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AnnDylan
Replied Jan 2023
Mother is awaiting an assessment for dementia. In respite care as home carers couldn't cope. Anyone else been in this position?
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BertieBanks
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 28, 2023
Leaving for the weekend, lock the doors?
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earlybird
Answered May 2020
I am finally getting respite care through Council on Aging. It isn’t much, 8 hours a month. Any advice for me?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Apr 2019
Need advice. Going on vacation and feeling guilty about leaving my family member.
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Caringangel
Replied Jun 2019
Has anyone successfully implemented self care?
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MAYDAY
Answered Aug 2020
Respite for the first time- How do I do this so that she is not so upset?
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wolflover451
Answered Jun 2021
How to get cooperation from uncooperative MIL?
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Taarna
Answered Aug 2022
Mom's in hospice and dad has moved on. Anyone else been in this situation?
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NancyIS
Answered Nov 2022
I'm too weary and tired to take care of myself as all my energy goes to caring for mom 94 (24/7).
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caroljnorris
Replied Feb 2020
DH has FTD. Just found out how this can progress. Family isn't listening, can’t seem to understand that he is not the only one on this path.
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OldSailor
Answered Aug 2019
My mother (85) lives with me. She can do a lot for herself, but won’t try to make own small meals. How can I set her up so I can take respite?
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Maltesemom
Answered Mar 2019
Do I need a doctor's referral to place mom in respite care?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Feb 2019
How do I get my mother to agree to respite care for herself?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Apr 2018
Leaving a man with dementia in an overnight nursing home for a week. Should I, or will it be too traumatic for him?
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Carol48
Answered Feb 2022
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