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Caregiving: I’m frustrated and exhausted.
Caregivers | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (223)Comment receiving replies
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.
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Hope you can keep your promise to never put her in a home. Lots of people have regretted making that promise and feel such guilt if they can't keep it. You really need to take care of yourself just as much as her or you won't be any help to either her or your aunt eventually. Bless you for all you do.
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@debiobrien WOW your mom walks a mile and rides a stationary bike every day! Amazing! Maybe you could find a nurse’s aide to come in for a few hours each day to help your aunt bathe and get dressed. The senior center or state (or city or county) department on aging should have some resources for you. Have fun fishing!