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Believe me when I tell you that many of us here have the problem of not having time off as a caregiver. My mom has lived with me since 2005. I took care of my mom long before she lived with me too. Took care of my dad too, also an older brother who is now deceased. It’s physically and emotionally exhausting.
My siblings don’t help at all. My mother is very dependent on me. Codependency isn’t healthy for anyone.
The only time I did get a break was an emergency room visit to the hospital for myself. It was an asthma attack and they kept me in hospital for three days using oxygen and breathing machine. They sent me home with a breathing machine too. That’s not a fun break!
The only thing we can we can do is hire a sitter I suppose, if there is no one to pitch in. Sitters are expensive on a regular basis. I haven’t ever done that. But I am burning out just like you are. It’s hard, very hard. Good luck to you. I hope all of us find a solution.
That's very difficult. I also take care of my dad. Can you find a caregiver that can give you some respite, like a couple times a week. That might help. We all need time off. so healing. Talk to someone about finding a caregiver
Loyaline, if you are burning out after a few months, then you need to make some immediate changes. Please note that up to 40% of family caregivers die leaving behind the love one they were caring. Those are not good odds.
I wasn't hands-on, but was logistical regarding my parents who refused to move from their multi-level home being in their 90's. Someone was always falling, lots of doctor appointments, grocery shopping, regular shopping, and I was still full-time with my career. No vacations, stopped dining out, stopped going to the movies, etc. for fear of those numerous "fall calls". In those 6 years, I crashed and burned twice.
I did get a break for almost 4 months [no pun intended] when I fell and broke my arm. It was my primary arm so that made it even more complicated. Recovery was slow and painful because I was a senior myself.
Is there any way your Dad can budget to have a caregiver come in for a few hours a couple times a week? The Agency caregivers were such a relief later on down the road when my Dad said he needed help at home [Mom had passed].
Try looking around for a Companion Service, sometimes called Adult Baby sitters.
I had 13 hours off while I had stints put in my leg. That is the longest time off I have had in about 30 months. And she was around the whole time I laid in the hospital bed. Then when I got home I found my tailbone bleeding slightly from a worn out mattress. Great time off.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My siblings don’t help at all. My mother is very dependent on me. Codependency isn’t healthy for anyone.
The only time I did get a break was an emergency room visit to the hospital for myself. It was an asthma attack and they kept me in hospital for three days using oxygen and breathing machine. They sent me home with a breathing machine too. That’s not a fun break!
The only thing we can we can do is hire a sitter I suppose, if there is no one to pitch in. Sitters are expensive on a regular basis. I haven’t ever done that. But I am burning out just like you are. It’s hard, very hard. Good luck to you. I hope all of us find a solution.
I wasn't hands-on, but was logistical regarding my parents who refused to move from their multi-level home being in their 90's. Someone was always falling, lots of doctor appointments, grocery shopping, regular shopping, and I was still full-time with my career. No vacations, stopped dining out, stopped going to the movies, etc. for fear of those numerous "fall calls". In those 6 years, I crashed and burned twice.
I did get a break for almost 4 months [no pun intended] when I fell and broke my arm. It was my primary arm so that made it even more complicated. Recovery was slow and painful because I was a senior myself.
Is there any way your Dad can budget to have a caregiver come in for a few hours a couple times a week? The Agency caregivers were such a relief later on down the road when my Dad said he needed help at home [Mom had passed].
I had 13 hours off while I had stints put in my leg. That is the longest time off I have had in about 30 months. And she was around the whole time I laid in the hospital bed. Then when I got home I found my tailbone bleeding slightly from a worn out mattress. Great time off.