I am caring for my mother who is 78 years old. She is suffering from congesstive heart failure and her heart is very weak. she has been with me for 7 months now. She is on alot of medication, some of which are for nerves and depression. I work during the day and I have someone stay with her while I am at work. The problem I am having is when I am at home my mother does not want me to go out of the room. She wants me to sit with her all day. She doesn't want me to do housework, go to the mailbox or even take a shower with out leaving the door open. She doesn't want me to go to the store and let my husband stay with her until I get back. She doesn't even want me to walk the dog. I keep telling her it is imposible for me to stay with her in the same room all day. I have a family and a house to take care of. It just can not be done. She won't listen to me. We have increased her nerve medication and it worked for awhile but it is getting bad again. What can I do? Please Help
Have you looked into respite care?We're looking into respite care for my mother-in-law and medicare and medicaid will help with the costs.So,definitely worth looking into.It also helps your loved one out of the house and gives you a break .(also, called senior day care).
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