Good morning. I'm very happy to meet everyone! I have been caregiving for my parents over the past 10 years or so. In the last 3 years it has become more intensive. My dad, 90, has fallen many times, finally breaking his arm in December, then again in March, and again in August. My mom, 80, had a mastectomy in February. She had been slowly suffering from dementia which sped up after the surgery. She also suffers from manic depression. I finally got both of them into an independent living facility in June. My mother suffered a complete mental breakdown forgetting who I am, accusing me of stealing their money, etc. I hadn't realized how much all of this dominated my life. I feel so much better reading your posts and seeing how common this is. I will be patient with myself as I learn how to live again. I hope this is a wonderful day for all of us. Mary