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How do you get sleep while caregiving?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 27 8:51am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
@katrina123
Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I deeply appreciate your feedback especially with what you are going through.
My sister and I have visited multiple facilities…multiple times..over the past few years. We even had arranged for a room for her last year, however on the move-in day she was in a wild mood, and the facility determined it was not a fit after all. It was really a big blow as we had jumped through hoops and done so much paperwork to get her in. We just left discouraged and frustrated. I don’t have energy to go through that again.
I think we can continue for a bit longer with her at home, (maybe hire help a couple of days week, if we can find the right person).
I agree that it may be my own “concept” of assisted living and memory care getting in the way.
Again, I truly value your input. I’m sad to know you are going through this with your loved one. It’s good that you are getting a perspective and prioritizing your health. It’s so important! You inspire me. Thank you for writing here. Sending you love & support ✨❤️✨🤗✨❤️✨
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@gratia
I am mortified at the idea that your very ill mother was turned away from a care center. I have to ask you if this was a memory care center? The idea that someone is too ill to be helped is outrageous.
Regarding your mom's nighttime urinary issue, I saw a commercial on TV for a Pure Wick. It is an external catheter that has tubing and a pump to draw urine away from the body into a canister so that your mom would not have to get out of bed in the middle of the night to pee. Not sure if this is something that would work for your mom, but it might be a possibility.