My mom assumes I will eventually be her 24/7 caregiver

My mom assumes I will eventually be her 24/7 caregiver—how do I ...

I am my mother's caregiver every day ,but I've noticed she's changed ...

You can tell her that's her choice. If she wants your caring she's going to have to change her behavior. Don't feel guilty. Stand your ground.

Caring For My Elderly Mother Is Killing Me - Pamela D Wilson

You will, however, listen to solutions. Tell your mom that you'll leave when she begins to complain or vent and leave. This is solution one for ...

When A Parent Needs Too Much: What Is Enmeshment and How ...

“I never realized that I don't make a decision without talking to my mom about it first.” “I just assumed that I would help with my dad's ...

'I Put My Own Life on Hold': The Pain and Joy of Caring for Parents

My mother wanted to age in place, so I helped her to do this. ... I'm the caregiver to my 85-year-old mother. Lucky for me, she's just ...

Placing relative in nursing home: opinions? advice?

If your Mom says she has reached the point where she can no longer do this I would believe her. You are not abandoning him, just giving care in ...

When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?

Ultimately what helped me work out a decision was learning about the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). It might seem like common sense, but ...

When mothers won't let go of their adult daughters

Letting her go is the greatest gift you will give your daughter, and it will break your heart. I should know. While my mother couldn't let me go ...

when your mom's house is 2 hrs away and she needs full time help ...

That would mean an MC or 24:7 caregivers. 24/7 caregivers are hard to arrange and have 100% coverage. ... Is there a possibility that your mom could go to an MC ...

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Became a Caregiver for My Mother ...

When my mom was finally diagnosed with dementia, it broke my heart. I wanted to believe that all she had was a temporary memory lapse, and she would go back to ...

Caring for an elderly parent and finding joy in the meantime

A little over a year ago my mother got diagnosed with cancer and I became her full-time carer. What got us through, and continues to do so ...

What can I do about sister. I take care of mom with Alzheimer's ...

You can guardianship for your mother, but that will not resolve the issue with your sister. You can get a restraining order if your health or safety are at risk ...

aging parents are killing me! - Mr Money Mustache forums

Try to refer them to some local services--their local Office for the Aging is a good place to start. Maybe they'll let an objective professional ...

I feel guilty for checking my mother into long-term care against her will

This First Person column is written by Karen Wilson who provides support to her parents in Sherwood Park, Alta. For more information about ...

Depleted Mother Syndrome: What it is and what you can do about it

Remember – you are teaching your child that mistakes are a part of life, that you (much like him/her) are always learning, and that even mom can say “I'm sorry” ...

When and How To Say "No" to Caregiving

You have been very generous. Please know that there is help - talk with social services and trusted persons. Learn your options. Make a plan so ...

When your spouse is resentful towards your caregiving duties

I explained to my wife that if and when we get mum back into her house I may need to spend a little bit more time with her for a short while ...

When children become caregivers, who cares for them?

I would do more if only she would let me. She cared for her mother, but it was a bit of a strain as her mother succumbed to dementia. She cared for my father as ...

What do you wish other people understood about caregiving?

That I miss my family, but would not chose to not take care of my mom. ... that others will eventually do on their own it takes more energy ..

Home Care FAQ in Monmouth & Ocean Counites New Jersey

My mom doesn't need health care but I don't feel comfortable leaving her alone at night. Are caregivers available to be there with her? Yes!

Taking care of my extremely difficult elderly mom

If you could take her things that jog her memory about things she liked in the past, it might help. With my mom it was music, she loved the entertainment at her ...