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Caregiving: I’m frustrated and exhausted.
Caregivers | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (223)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your support Ginger, I really appreciate it.
I am already 'run down', ha ha. That ship has sailed. When I had breast cancer I found great support from friends who also had breast cancer. My husband and I have great friends but day to day.....it's really on me to keep things moving forward. I have always been that person who can handle so much more than others and I guess now I'm concerned that I may have hit my limit. I'm looking into resources and getting great support here on the Mayo site, so that's a help.
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@cindylb Hi seems such a lame greeting when your life is so tough. It’s funny (not) when everyone thinks you’re tough enough to take it ALL. Friends don’t want to hear about things (they think that they’ll catch what you have 🤭). They just don’t understand that talking can be the best therapy for you. You can always talk to us on MayoClinicConnect!
You said that you “may have hit your limit.” What resources are you looking for? In-home care for your mother, MIL? Can you check with senior services in your area? A senior care specialist may be able to help you find resources, or explain Medicare and Medicaid and how they might help. Please stay in touch, we care
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@cindylb Not sure if anyone has mentioned this before or not, but the Alzheimer's Association is actually the Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Association. Their state chapters are often very active and offer a variety of support on a more local level than the national organization, which is out of Chicago. The state chapters often offer a range of support and also can be a valuable reference resource for other offerings in their communities.