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Elder-caregivers

mercuryblues

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1. I would check to see if the care facility

Reply to leighbythesea2 (Original post)

Thu Mar 16, 2023, 09:55 PM

Mar 2023

has support groups for family. They can point you in the right direction.

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Committed to a date for memory care facility today [View all] leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 OP

I would check to see if the care facility mercuryblues Mar 2023 #1

Thank you leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #5

Sending vibes for best possible outcome for both of you. Here if you need us. niyad Mar 2023 #2

I cannot take time off leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #7

& thanks for the kind words leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #10

You are most welcome. Do not hesitate to lean on your DU family. Many have niyad Mar 2023 #14

Expect to allow many months to decompress. vanlassie Mar 2023 #3

Sound advice leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #8

IMO this is the best advice that can be given. Heed it! nt in2herbs Mar 2023 #22

Look for drmeow Mar 2023 #4

Thank you! leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #9

I think that's emotional and physical exhaustion. Phoenix61 Mar 2023 #6

I figured exhaustion leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #11

I Faux pas Mar 2023 #12

That's so long! leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #15

Please do not take this in a negative light, UpInArms Mar 2023 #13

I ran across that leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #16

My only advice is: you MUST take care of yourself. LoisB Mar 2023 #17

Healing vibes on the way! 💓💓💓 SheltieLover Mar 2023 #18

Thank you! leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #33

If you haven't done so already, call your county Bar Association for referrals to Elder Law attorney 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #19

The attorney leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #28

Article below has information about Medicade and state programs for caregivers. pazzyanne Mar 2023 #20

No advice,just be aware that your mom will likely change quite a bit Warpy Mar 2023 #21

The facility leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #32

Well, she might want to be combative, but it sounds like she won't be any good at it Warpy Mar 2023 #36

Agree leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #37

We were able to make my Mom's room look a lot like her space in senior living. Hope22 Mar 2023 #23

Thank you leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #30

Take care and know that you are on the right path. Hope22 Mar 2023 #31

Don't do it? Just an option. My mom had my dad Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2023 #24

you have done your best, and you are STILL doing what is best for her Skittles Mar 2023 #25

Take care of yourself. Feel no guilt. sprinkleeninow Mar 2023 #26

Ah leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #29

Look up this: "compassion fatigue". 7wo7rees Mar 2023 #27

Right leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #34

Believe it or not, "compassion fatigue" and "burnout" are different. 7wo7rees Mar 2023 #35

Thanks leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #38

Sorry, was out all day. Absolutely ok to DM me. Ms7wo7rees 7wo7rees Mar 2023 #39