Some weeks are just too much..............last week was one of those weeks for me and my family. I moved my Mom a little over a week ago to the Alzheimers/dimentia unit at the facility she has been in for almost 2 years. No help from my siblings so I did it by myself. Mom...
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need a break
Carol Bradley Bursack
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 07:40 AMre: need a break
Anonymous
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 09:45 PMIf at all possible, go with your husband aand keep in touch by phone on your brother's condition. I have been taking care of my Mom at my home for 3 years now with hardly ever a break. I understand your situation with the family. It is hard, very hard but I have reached the point that someone has to help some or I may die before her. It has been very hard lately with Mom's dementia and strokes every 7-10 days, completely helpless. So do your heart and soul a favor and go. Talk to your brother, tell him you love him and go, please.
JC
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The Nightmare of this Disease
Posted 11/08 Comments (2)
This is such a difficult time but I am trying to hold...
I'm teary just reading this. Getting away is so hard when things are going so badly. Your husband is trying to help and wants some of you to himself. All the same, the big complication is your brother's health.
I think you are right about your mom and ER. You've had support from professionals in this decision. You'd be okay leaving her. Your brother may be harder. Could you talk with his doctor and see if he'll be okay for a few days while you are gone?
Whatever you do, don't carry guilt. You are in a very hard situation and you have to take care of yourself (and your marriage) or you won't be able to help anyone.
Blessings,
Carol