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[quote=Anonymous]AARP can be a good resource for many aspects of geriatric care: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
There are many for-profit ($$) organizations out there. 
Right now, it sounds as if you just need a break--maybe an hour or two to take a walk/go get a cuppa coffee/say you're going holiday shopping or have a work event--and I agree with the person who says a college student or even a mature high school student seeking SSL hours could come and play cards, a board game, or watch whatever on TV. When your MIL needs more care, you can explore other options. For some people (read: husbands, brothers) they are just not programmed to help. So you have to be very specific in your requests. Not: "Can you just be with your mom for an HOUR??" but "Tomorrow at 4PM, I need to go out. Please look at this scrapbook/teach your mom a new card game/watch specific program she likes on TV, not the news until 6PM? And I'll come home with a pizza for dinner." Good luck, OP. You are NOT evil or selfish, but human. [/quote]

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