Hi,
I live with my mom who has middle-stage Alzheimer's and my brother. My brother and I take care of her and at least one of us is with her 24/7. I have an anxiety disorder that is severe and my doctor suggested I should go into a residential treatment program. If I can get help with finances I think I would like to do it, but that would leave all of the care of my mom on my brother. I suppose maybe we could get home care for a while to help with showering, but we've had that before and it REALLY bothered mom to have a stranger give her a shower. I would really appreciate any input/suggestions/ideas from anyone. Thank you so much!
~Elena
HELP Her do her Daily..eating, bathroom , etc. getting her outside..taking her places.
since u have anxieties i think she needs the Attention . Okay.
Never loss track that you and your brothers health is number one. Without the two of you your mother would have no one.
I feel for you. Bipolar is not easy to live with. I have a s-i-l who has it and causes the whole family lots of grief. Its no wonder you have anxiety.
Good luck with your decision.
she needs be in a facility so she is taken care of since u have anxiety and do not
care for her 24 hrs. she needs a professional facility.
if u have issues u shouldn't be taking care of her as she needs someone that
tends to her needs.
Is your mother on Medicaid? Does that include any respite care?
It is not fair to have your brother be the sole caregiver for your mom without any beaks. Does he work out of the home? If so, finding a caregiver is MANDATORY as your Mom should not be left alone.
May God bless you with healing and renewed hope and peace that surpasses all understanding. Peace and more peace.