My dad is 83 and lives with me and my husband. I am so exhausted from having to stay up late or get up before the crack of dawn just to have some alone time. Sometimes I am rude to him because he gets up early right after me and I can't be alone with my coffee and thoughts. I feel so guilty for being "mean" to him. I just miss having some quiet me time. Does anyone else feel like this?
Many times it's not my vehicle as there is an identical 1996 Jeep the same color as mine, and another 1996 Jeep the same color as my sig other here in our subdivision. I mean, what are the odds of that. So my parents will get them mixed up with our vehicles.
My parents live in the same subdivision and are the oldest. Their next door neighbors on either side are from a far off land, different cultures, different religions, and my parents won't socialize with anyone not of their same culture or religion.... sad, my parents are missing out on so much :(
He is a sweetheart but had an accident developed some health issues and cannot be left alone any longer . I feel like we are attached at the hip.
It seems sometimes I am selfish with my me time but I cannot help it.
Never in my wildest dreams would I had ever thought working outside the home would be a *vacation* :P
Check with your local senior services group or home health care provider for services your Dad might be eligible for. Is there a day program nearby for him to attend? Many of them provide bus service, depending on the size of your community. Do you have family that might give you a day off or at least a few hours a day each week? How about a weekend off every month?
You must take care of yourself and your own family first! Your emotional and physical health will be affected by caregiving if you don't put yourself first!