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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hire a once a week aid for 3 or 4 hours (most agencies have a 3 or 4 hour minimum) .

When the aid comes in call them a cleaning lady (to father),

Let MIL drive off for the 3 or 4 hours so she gets a real break.

Tell her she can drive off and go to the spa, get her hair done, go to the mall etc.[/quote]
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You might also consider asking your stepmom if she’d consider meeting with a geriatric care manager in their area:

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/geriatric-care-manager/

[i]”Many care managers started out in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy or social work, often with a focus on geriatrics, and decided to switch careers to meet clients’ needs for broader care services, says Julie Wagner, CEO of the Aging Life Care Association.”

“Establishing a human connection with care recipients and caregivers is a big part of what care managers do, she says.”[/i]

It’s kind of you to show such empathy for your dad and stepmom. Hoping things become a bit less stressful for all with some additional support in place. [/quote]

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