Hello I'm Mary and I'm new here

Hi ​@m741822a. Welcome to the AARP Online Community. I am so sorry you are suffering burnout caring for your mother. We have many resources that can assist you through this journey. First, you may want to poke around the Caregiving Connect forum where you will find many people like yourself caring for a loved one. You can find that forum here: https://community.aarp.org/caregiving-connect-10. Additionally, we offer free virtual online support for family caregivers. You can find a session that works for you here: https://www.heypeers.com/organizations/173. Lastly, here is a good article with some tips on how to manage stress and burnout: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/caregiver-stress-burnout/. Please do join us in the caregiving connect community and we look forward to connecting. 

​​​​@m741822a Hi Mary, 

It’s so hard, and caregivers need much needed time for themselves.  There will probably be an AARP staff person popping in, but I did want to tell you that there are places to turn, and you are NOT alone.

One of the websites/ organizations that has helped people in giving guidance or even a direction for resources is your local Area Agency on Aging. https://www.usaging.org/findyouraaa

Take a look when you can.  I think you’ll get some more posts here that can also help you.  

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.  Caring for your mom alone must be exhausting. Please remember you matter, too. If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m happy to listen. Sending you a big hug and strength.