My 82 year old mother has injured her back and doesn't want to leave her bed. My father is her primary caregiver and I am helping out as much as possible. Dad is wearing himself out and I, too, am exhausted. I've tried to convince Dad that other's could help us, but he feels that we can manage. Help!
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https://www.agingcare.com/articles/when-elders-don-t-accept-outside-caregivers-in-the-home-135237.htm
They'd much rather have you all the time, but you can't do it all, and they need to learn to accept help in some form. Caregivers often get sick and/or die before the people they are caring for.
Take care of yourself, too.
Carol
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