I have been caregiving my folks for 3 years. I live with them. I do not pay rent or pay for bills or food, now I strongly feel i could use 1 day a week or some time alone. When I discuss this I am looked down on and rejected. Dad has Alzheimers. Mom dialysis. 3 times a week. Is there any help I took my mother to her neurologist the doctor told her to get a caregiver besides me to help before I have a heart attack. And it could be soon.That scares me however it is overlooked by my folks. Thanks
What stresses me out to no end is my parents lack of caring about my own health, I think they are in denial that I am also a senior citizen with my own age related decline. I had to stop driving my parents all over the country side because of panic attacks when I drive.... when telling my parents about this serious situation, all Dad could say was "who is going to drive us?".... and the other night Dad said "I think I will start driving again"..... [sigh].
My primary doctor said I also need to be careful or I will get a heart attack.