I have become my moms caregiver after she had a stroke on Mother’s Day. I am 59 and married for 32 years. Mom is 77 and dependent on me for a lot of her cares. She can feed herself, can stand for very short periods, and can use the bathroom. She cannot be left long by herself. So far maybe an hour at most. She needs help dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. I took early...

My grandma hasn't been diagnosed with anything YET but she recently moved into an independent living community near me (her granddaughter) and I am realizing how terribly confused and negative she is all the time.  She has regular hallucinations, doesn't pay her bills, can't remember what day or month it is, and all she does is COMPLAIN about how terrible her life is.  Half the time I have no...