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Had this exact situation. Here's what finally worked:
1. Called a family meeting (video call s …In: Setting boundaries with family members who won't help
5 months ago
I've done both online and in-person. In-person is better IMO because of the human connection, b …In: Finding a support group - what to look for
6 months ago
I know self-care is important but every self-care article I read assumes I have hours of free time. …In: Quick self-care wins for people with no time
7 months ago
Thank you for sharing this. I think a lot of us needed to hear it. The martyr/superhero complex is r …In: Caregiver burnout is real - my wake up call
9 months ago
Nobody prepared me for how expensive caring for an aging parent would be. My dad's medication a …In: Financial stress of caring for aging parents
6 months ago
Been in this exact situation for a year now. What saved me:
1. Hired a part-time home health aide 3 …In: Working from home while caregiving - impossible balancing act
7 months ago