Hello
I am new to here, my mum has recently been diagnosed.
I am her main carer, even though I have 3 other sisters, and I am really struggling at the moment and wondered if anyone can advise how to cope better.
My mum has carers 4 times a day. I keep an eye on the carers, medication, shopping, housework, appointments and general support for mum- my sisters don't do a lot to be honest.
Mum at the moment is really confused and very repetitive- which I know is going to get worse- but how do you cope with the repetitive questions, the confusion and seeing your mum like she is?
I do struggle to keep my cool and get very frustrated- I know mum doesn't do it on purpose, but its so hard. She has just phoned me saying the carer has told her she's being picked up and going to Blackpool and that has sent me over the edge and I can't stop crying.
I feel alone looking after mum even though the carers do help a lot, especially one of them who is really helpful and understanding.
Any advise people can give me would mean a lot as I am struggling to cope now, so don't know how I will cope further down the line.
I don't want this to sound like it's all about me as I know it's mum that's ill, but I really need help and advise how to cope better.
Thank You
I am new to here, my mum has recently been diagnosed.
I am her main carer, even though I have 3 other sisters, and I am really struggling at the moment and wondered if anyone can advise how to cope better.
My mum has carers 4 times a day. I keep an eye on the carers, medication, shopping, housework, appointments and general support for mum- my sisters don't do a lot to be honest.
Mum at the moment is really confused and very repetitive- which I know is going to get worse- but how do you cope with the repetitive questions, the confusion and seeing your mum like she is?
I do struggle to keep my cool and get very frustrated- I know mum doesn't do it on purpose, but its so hard. She has just phoned me saying the carer has told her she's being picked up and going to Blackpool and that has sent me over the edge and I can't stop crying.
I feel alone looking after mum even though the carers do help a lot, especially one of them who is really helpful and understanding.
Any advise people can give me would mean a lot as I am struggling to cope now, so don't know how I will cope further down the line.
I don't want this to sound like it's all about me as I know it's mum that's ill, but I really need help and advise how to cope better.
Thank You