Hi all,
Myself and my family currently look after my two grandparents at our home. They both have Alzheimer's, granny more severe than grandpa, and it is becoming really difficult to continue looking after them properly even by rotating between us and sharing the load. We are all getting incredibly tired, sometimes frustrated, regularly emotional and I suspect could benefit enormously from having a break.
For as long as I can remember they have both always said "when I get old, the last thing I want is to be put into a care home" so are very reluctant to even talk about it. Has anyone considered arranging a home care agency to come in a few times a day to provide a bit or a break? What are the pros and cons?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Charles
Myself and my family currently look after my two grandparents at our home. They both have Alzheimer's, granny more severe than grandpa, and it is becoming really difficult to continue looking after them properly even by rotating between us and sharing the load. We are all getting incredibly tired, sometimes frustrated, regularly emotional and I suspect could benefit enormously from having a break.
For as long as I can remember they have both always said "when I get old, the last thing I want is to be put into a care home" so are very reluctant to even talk about it. Has anyone considered arranging a home care agency to come in a few times a day to provide a bit or a break? What are the pros and cons?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Charles