Doctor may help when it’s time for a care facility
Posted Jan 09 2012 12:00am
Dear Carol: I want Mom to go to a nursing home because I’m burned out. She insists on my undivided attention every minute that I’m home. I work full time, have a handicapped husband at home as well, and don't have a minute for myself. I have a wonderful marriage that I have sadly neglected since Mom moved in a year ago. However, I’m paralyzed with guilt when I consider making the decision to Mom to a facility.
I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Listening to Mom complain all the time doesn't help. I have a brother who hasn't called for six months and doesn’t answer his phone or email. There’s no other family to help. I find myself hoping Mom gets just sick enough to go into the hospital
Dear Carol: I want Mom to go to a nursing home because I’m burned out. She insists on my undivided attention every minute that I’m home. I work full time, have a handicapped husband at home as well, and don't have a minute for myself. I have a wonderful marriage that I have sadly neglected since Mom moved in a year ago. However, I’m paralyzed with guilt when I consider making the decision to Mom to a facility.
I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Listening to Mom complain all the time doesn't help. I have a brother who hasn't called for six months and doesn’t answer his phone or email. There’s no other family to help. I find myself hoping Mom gets just sick enough to go into the hospital
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