When should Mom move in to a nursing home?
You sound like you need a great deal of support and caretaker information. I also have been involved in caring for my mom, and a month ago decided to start looking for alternative housing for her. I started to feel overwhelmed with no relief, and depression started again. There is so much we can do and provide. I recommend researching some of the caregiving agencies and getting some help from the Alzheimer's Association, who has been incredibly helpful for me. I'm, at this time processing my feelings, but feel it is the right time to make the change. There is a great deal of risk to our health as caretakers. I recommend dropping in on a support group for caretakers, to get you to share your feelings and know that many of us have been involved in looking after our parents. I call myself a reluctant caretaker because circumstances created the situation, not choice. It sounds like you need to reevaluate what is happening, and set a realistic plan and timetable to find a place for your mom. I started to feel overwhelmed with no relief, and depression started again. There is so much we can do and provide. I recommend researching some of the caregiving agencies and getting some help from the Alzheimer's Association, who has been incredibly helpful for me. I'm, at this time processing my feelings, but feel it is the right time to make the change. There is a great deal of risk to our health as caretakers. I recommend dropping in on a support group for caretakers, to get you to share your feelings and know that many of us have been involved in looking after our parents. I call myself a reluctant caretaker because circumstances created the situation, not choice. It sounds like you need to reevaluate what is happening, and set a realistic plan and timetable to find a place for your mom.
