Caring For Aging Parents Support Group
Caring for aging parents can be a difficul time as we become the caretakers for our parents. This broad responsibility can encompass such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and in-home care. Whether you have just started caring for your parents or just need a place to talk, we're here.
I left her at 1PM yesterday. After staying with her for two and a half days and an evening. I got someone to come be witb her from 12 noon to seven
at night on Saturday and today. The first thing she says is I thought you
would call me. I was so glad to get away from her. And she is not deathly ill. Was I supposed to call the day after I left? The third thing she says is that my brother is taking her to the doctor tomorrow. The skin on her leg came off. I have heard that five times on Saturday. And feel its a little bit my fault. If i didnt let myself get so stressed while i was at her house. I might have helped a differnt outcome happen. And she says i hope the doctor doesnt send me to the hospital again. Something i fear too cause I have got to have a break. Especially from her. I cant take anymore without a break. Hopefully my brother can take her to hospital and home if necessary. Hewill move back home on April 17. That should help some.
Even though he wouldn't take care of her if needed.
Should i feel guilty because i didnt call her today?
Barbara
at night on Saturday and today. The first thing she says is I thought you
would call me. I was so glad to get away from her. And she is not deathly ill. Was I supposed to call the day after I left? The third thing she says is that my brother is taking her to the doctor tomorrow. The skin on her leg came off. I have heard that five times on Saturday. And feel its a little bit my fault. If i didnt let myself get so stressed while i was at her house. I might have helped a differnt outcome happen. And she says i hope the doctor doesnt send me to the hospital again. Something i fear too cause I have got to have a break. Especially from her. I cant take anymore without a break. Hopefully my brother can take her to hospital and home if necessary. Hewill move back home on April 17. That should help some.
Even though he wouldn't take care of her if needed.
Should i feel guilty because i didnt call her today?
Barbara
NO WAY IN HECK!
Sorry, guess that was more than one word!
But, if you can't control your guilt, call her daily...and know ahead of time you are going to immediately flush all concerns as you hang up the phone. she just vents to feel better...we understand that feeling.
Not everything is about them. If you don't take control of your own life, they won't hand it to you.