@jjschmerer
I am so touched by your loving concern for your parents after seven years of caregiving. I am also caregiver to a parent and know the sacrifices required.

Have you spoken to their PCP about qualifying for a home health aid? Or, do they have the finances to have someone come in to help for a while during the day so you can be at work? There are agencies that carefully screen and train employees…Are either of your parents veterans—there is help through the VA. Would they consider going to an adult day care? The one I have visited for my parent actually gets up to snuff on their medical issues and administers meds in accordance to their schedules while they are there, takes BP and weight, etc. (the PCP doctor fills out forms to let them know requirements). Working from home is another idea, but depending on your parents care needs, might become very stressful.

I wish you blessings and open doors to a great resolution. I do support you in the idea of regaining your work life and having some other outlet. Caregiving becomes so isolating and I think having more balance can only benefit everyone involved.