Mom is now 94. She is in her own home and has had TIAs but not diagnosised AD, has major hearing loss and vision loss, serious mobility problems from arthritis.

Her care is a team concept, I am Captain. I have never had a job that was so difficult, and so rewarding.

I am 57 and have been full time for 5 years. I am paid from my father's estate. (amounts to minimum wage). Bro has the POA.. wants me paid.

The first 2 years of full time management, I was ready to hurt someone big time, now it has settled into a routine. Your situation can be better , too.

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