Re: Caring for Terminally Ill Mother-in-law

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Posted by Carol A on June 20, 2000 at 01:45:21:

In Reply to: Re: Caring for Terminally Ill Mother-in-law posted by Betty on June 17, 2000 at 17:56:39:

Many communities have day care to give caregivers respite. It is often called respite care. Try calling the county medicare agency to see what they have available. Believe me help is out there, and you have to pursue it yourself.

I really empathize for you. Life can be so unfair.
Can you get someone to tow the car to the shop to be fixed? Many times a shop will come tow a vehicle. I agree, call a friend for a ride to the mall to window shop. Take a walk. Just get away for awhile.
Have a talk with your husband what you will and won't do and what your needs are, then go to your parent's for awhile to show him you mean business if you have to. But do it all in an attitude of kindness, not anger. It isn't his fault his mom needs care, either. It is up to you to draw the lines you need to.

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: Many communities have day care to give caregivers respite. It is often called respite care. Try calling the county medicare agency to see what they have available. Believe me help is out there, and you have to pursue it yourself. : I really empathize for you. Life can be so unfair. : Can you get someone to tow the car to the shop to be fixed? Many times a shop will come tow a vehicle. I agree, call a friend for a ride to the mall to window shop. Take a walk. Just get away for awhile. : Have a talk with your husband what you will and won't do and what your needs are, then go to your parent's for awhile to show him you mean business if you have to. But do it all in an attitude of kindness, not anger. It isn't his fault his mom needs care, either. It is up to you to draw the lines you need to.