I think you’re correct. I am pretty much on my own in caring for my mother, even though I have a large close-knit family. She gets agitated when I’m not around. So even though my husband and her sisters are good for occasional outings (like when I need to go to the doctor, dentist, etc), it’s almost more trouble than it’s worth. I need to say to them, “Thank you for staying with her for an hour. Please do not feel the need to give me a list of all the ways she has changed. Leave your suggestions and criticisms of me in the trash can.”