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Weekend caring for my mother: Parkinson’s and Sundowners or UTI?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: May 26 6:07am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
My mother is 69 and has Parkinson’s Disease and I had to move her in with me. She is bed ridden. I have to feed her breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus work my 9 to 5, I have a husband and a son. I am so tired and do not know what to do. She was on Hospice but because she wasn’t dying the discharged her.
It sounds like a lot of you all are dealing with the same issue.
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@cretialyn wow. You are dealing with more than I am. My father can mostly care for my mother. But he gets tired! And then wants me to stay with her overnight so he can get a break. I am 2 1/2 hours away. My sister and her husband cook for them almost every day and my father seems to think they are at his beck and call. As am I when he feels he needs a break. I worry about them all the time.
Hello @cretialyn and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You certainly have a lot on your plate right now. As @becsbuddy suggested, you undoubtedly do need some extra hands to help you care for your mother.
How long ago was she discharged from hospice? You might consider having her reevaluated to see if she might qualify for hospice now. If not, it would be good to find some help.
Is your husband able to assist you with your mom's care? Are there any other family members who can help?
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@cretialyn That sounds like a tough situation you are in. Is it possible to hire someone to come during the day while you take care of your family and career. A 7am to 7pm aide would do nicely. Talk with your husband to see if you can afford it. This person you could hire would care for your mom like in a hospital setting. Think about it!