Am I being unreasonable....had to attend to sick parent..

[Rivlas]

Is there any way you can get your Mum into respite for a week to give you a break. Many nursing homes have beds available for short term respite.

Looking after an elderly person is draining, so make sure you take time out for yourself

[tofu]

hi thanks for replies. I have looked into respite..the organisation that helps mum(package) are stepping up the care by an extra day..and Com respite called back to say they can help tomorrow.
Mum would become very anxious with respite..although I need to get her into it soon as I am going to breakdown..

Good news - older brother called a few hours ago to tell me he had organised another plan and they are coming to Sydney to be at older brothers place for afternoon tea - it isn't as far away, about 1/2 hour and I can take mum there and we can all hang out together.
It used so much of my energy and time....but at least the outcome is better.
thanks so much...
just exhausted mentally and physically

[Rivlas]

Most people who go to respite are unsure but many enjoy it. It's just the unknown.

If you can get her in for a week nearby but still visit that will help.

Your Dr can sometimes help with respite and if she is in hospital the Social Workers are a good place to start.

Never feel guilty about using respite as you need the change as much as the person going to respite.