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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm just heading into this phase.  My mom is set to be discharged tomorrow from a second stint in rehab following a stroke.  My dad is the primary caregiver but he is 7 years post his own stroke.  My brother lives 40 minutes away, I'm about 90 minutes.  My brother and I have been talking daily, equally sharing the load for the past 3 months.  But it has already taken a toll on me, my brother, and our wives.  My dad is holding up okay but I know the stress is getting to him.

Right now, I feel like crying as I type this.  I don't know how we're going to adjust to these changes.[/quote]

How old are they? Do they have any long term care insurance?  Do they have funds that could be used for a part time nurses aide?  It is well worth the money to get part time help.  Don't wait until you're burned out.  I can relate to the poster who said that caring for a parent was taking a toll on their own health, especially if you are also taking care of your own children. It really can be that demanding.  My mother did not want a nurses aide, but once I hired the aide, my mother was very happy with the arrangement.  At some point you may need to overrule your parents wishes in that regard.[/quote]

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