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Caregiver Burnout

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Nov 26, 2024 | Replies (11)

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@celia16

As I try to care for my parents, especially my dad, I recall reading about people continuing to live at home when their care needs become so great. He may say he doesn’t want to go to a facility, but it’s like they are already in a care home, but I’m the only staff member. If I were to place them in a facility, I wouldn’t consider a place that had one staff member and that one staff member working 24/7, which is similar to what I do now. At least I’m on call 24/7. I know in my situation, it’s not feasible, not sustainable.

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That's an interesting statement; I never thought of it that way—one staff member 24/7.

"If I were to place them in a facility, I wouldn’t consider a place that had one staff member and that one staff member working 24/7, which is similar to what I do now. At least I’m on call 24/7. I know in my situation, it’s not feasible, not sustainable."