What do you do when you as a caregiver becomes sick or needs care?

There are a number of options ~ from asking a friend or neighbor to help, adult day centers or respite care (provided by a community organization or an agency). Some facilities also reserve rooms for people who need respite care for a short period of time. Check with (or join) an Alzheimer's support group as they may already have a list of such programs/possibilities so you'll shorten your learning gap. I helped my father care for my mother for many years (she died Dec. 2007) so this is coming from someone who has "been there, done that." I ignored my own health ~ and sanity ~ until I finally hit a brick wall. My father did the same thing and, 2 years after Mom died, we found out how bad HIS health had taken a hit. So, please, take care of YOU!

Were you able to find a solution to your concern. My suggestion is that you can ask someone else to care for them until you regain your health, or you can find a permanent place for them in a nursing home. If your health is declining, it may be a sign of your body trying to tell you it's time to relieve yourself of caregiving duties. This may be difficult to hear, but it's important to take care of yourself.