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Caregiving: I’m frustrated and exhausted.

Caregivers | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (223)

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@becsbuddy

@debiobrien I’m just so sorry for the difficult situation you are in. There is a program in your state that can probably help. It’s Aging Life Care Association. They do have a website but I couldn’t get the URL. I used a program like this to help when my husband’s aunt was 96 and at her end of life. She had no children but always thought of my husband as her son. But, she lived in NYC and we were in Colorado. I found a geriatric nurse care manager who was able to help with finances, finding caregivers, etc. Best thing I ever did! Geriatric care managers have had advanced education in the care of the elderly and most of them are nurses.
I can only imagine how overwhelmed you must feel right now. Do you think your mother and aunt might be open to moving to assisted living? My 96 yr old mother lives in such a place. She gets her meals, housekeeping, bus rides to the doctor and can request help with getting dressed or anything else. She feels very safe and secure and knows that there is a nurse close by if needed.
Two totally different ideas but worth talking about. I hope for the best for you.

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Here's the website that @becsbuddy mentioned above:
> Aging Life Care Association https://www.aginglifecare.org/

I will check out the program you mentioned. NO they never want to be in a home unless that ws the last resort. my mom is doing well and walks a mile every morning then works in her gardens for a couple house and rides a stationary bike after that. but then shes done for the day. its my aunt who is really failing. she has been ill for years and had a triple by pass at 89 and never really recovered from that. my aunt is like she over 100 years old she can barely walk and get around. one day we might have to put her in a home but thats up to her kids but i will never put my mom in a home i will move in with her if she no longer can take care of herself. i always promised i would never do that to her. but my moms is actually in much better health than me lol.