Elder-caregivers

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3. I'm sorry I'm incoherent sometimes

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 08:05 PM

Wednesday

It's a bit overwhelming to be honest. I had to tell my boss (I work for an agency) that I was in fact taking care of two people because I was told that I was suppose to be there for her.

I'm there for this husband and wife Monday through Friday, plus I do some side house cleaning hustles during the week. I actually let go of one of my house cleaning side hustles. I get Saturdays and Sundays off. I also informed everyone in group chat that I have a Do Not Disturb on my phone from 8:30 pm to 7:00am for my much needed downtime.

Thanks, True!

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I think I'm in over my head [View all] Niagara Wednesday OP

No practical advice True Dough Wednesday #1

I'm sorry I'm incoherent sometimes Niagara Wednesday #3

Maintain those boundaries, Niagara! True Dough Wednesday #7

Thank you for the reminder, True Niagara Wednesday #8

I seriously admire your grit and determination to do what you can for these people. Biophilic Wednesday #2

I have plenty of patience with the elderly Niagara Wednesday #4

Walmart's Parent's Choice pediatric powder Phoenix61 Wednesday #5

Thanks for the pediatric powder suggestion, Phoenix61 Niagara Wednesday #6

I haven't been able to find it in the stores Phoenix61 Wednesday #14

Popsicles... ultralite001 Wednesday #9

There's actually popsicles in their freezer Niagara Wednesday #10

Pedialyte has a popsicle variety pack... ultralite001 Wednesday #11

Thank you for that link Niagara Wednesday #12

You're very welcome... ultralite001 Wednesday #13

It sounds like you are doing an amazing job. Trueblue Texan Yesterday #15

Thank you, Trueblue Texan Niagara Yesterday #16

You can let them fold clothes... Trueblue Texan Yesterday #17