How can I get additional caregiving help for someone who doesn't like stranges in her home?

2 answers | Last updated: Oct 18, 2011
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It sounds to me as if your friend is more work than you can handle. She needs a great deal of nursing care related to her multiple medical conditions that seem beyond what you could possibly do alone. Take your pals' advice and get some additional help. Don't hesitate or worry about her acceptance of 'strangers in her home'; without them you may burnout soon and she will be left without you. Use your energy and caring to be her friend and getting the best care possible, whether she objects or not, will be the best care possible! She may be temporarily upset but she will quickly forget about it and be the cheerful lady she loves.

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Thanks for the good advice.

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