Thank you for answering me....I feel very alone.  Well it would seem that we have options with the family, however when you say dumping ground it really hit me, we live REALLY far away from everyone else....hmmm.  I feel really like a horrible person...

My mom fell twice in the last month.  Both times she broke a wrist, now she is in two casts, she can't even get a drink of water.  I am at a loss, but am afraid this may be too much for me to handle on my own.  I am glad you recovered quickly, hopefu...

My mom fell twice in the last month.  Both times she broke a wrist, now she is in two casts, she can't even get a drink of water.  I am at a loss, but am afraid this may be too much for me to handle on my own.  I am glad you recovered quickly, hopefu...

Hang in there, it will be okay. She is still your Mom but there are changes happening. She may be just as confused as you are regarding what is happening. Sometimes just talking openly helps.

I have been a care giver for my mom since 2003 when my father passed away, she is 89.  We have a great relationship, and have worked out any kinks that there are between us.  I am married, have two teenage daughters, 17 and 18, and several animal bud...