He is very unsteady on his feet. He fell in the bathroom the day he came home and we had to call EMS to get him up. He needs to see his primary doctor within the next two weeks. I’m just not sure how I can transport him there and back safely. We barely could get him in and out of the car when we picked him up from rehab. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get him there?
Of course it depends on whether your dad is physically safe in your home until he gets stronger. I am sure he is bigger and heavier than my 5 foot 140 pound mom — who will now be going to an ALF/memory care facility. But she’ll go in walking and without the catheter.
Wishing you good luck, strength and patience on this journey.
Yep, you are going to need to let mom drive the bus into the ditch.
Sad, but it will be her choices that determine her future.
Empathy is draining away from your burnt out shell. Will there be anything left when the real grieving time arrives?
'Caregiver fatigue' is what My Doctor called it.
Edit: Actually caregiver fatigue was 'burnout'.
'Compassion Fatigue' was the other term. I think it describes it well.