We have no life; my 90-year old father-in-law lives with us and I am his primary care giver. He is turning mean, is something of a hypochondriac and is falling down often in and out of the home. He doesn't drive; no exercise, only goes to the doctor when I get out my serious voice and is very negative and demanding; not to mention very distrustful of strangers.
My husband and I have no life; we can't go out to a ballgame, out to dinner let alone on a vacation. We're 54 & 57 and have been in this situation for 6 years. He won't entertain the thought of going into an assisted living center. I guess I'm just complaining; sorry.
He's also healthy as a horse, eats like a lumberjack and takes great pride in keeping a list of all the people he has known who have passed away.
You should not be the primary caregiver to the FIL...and if you have done this for 6 years, you've done your duty.
If it were walking around in your shoes, I would go to several ALFs in the area and gather brochures. Hand them to the hub and have him pick three. Then take dad to them and have him make the final choice.If the hub resists, hand over the full time caregiving duties over to him for a day or two.
As far as the "sitter" service goes...haven't heard of one. You would need to hire in-home care for as long as you need. Not a bad interim idea. Your FIL bunking in with you should not put a halt on your social life.
good luck
Also check with you local hospitals -- many of them have senior exercise and activity programs one or two days a month. That can at least buy you an afternoon or morning of being "off-duty." Best wishes and hugs to you.
Thanks again for letting me vent--it really does help to get the poison out of your system without hurting the feelings of anyone else.
I hope you find a solution for your situtation. May God be with you!!