Hi,
Newly joined for sage advice from anyone with a similar experience please?
My mother (75) is primary carer at home for my father (80) who has Parkinson's and diabetes. He requires almost constant monitoring for correct meds etc.
Mum has beaten cancer twice (yey!), but now has begun to suffer panic attacks. Her recent blood pressure spikes required A&E attention, but she panics as to who will care for Dad in her absence.
My brother and I both live close (40 mins) so have been able to assist in hospital runs etc but it takes both of us eg: one to run Mum to hospital, the other to stay with Dad.
It's at a point where we both need to be constantly at hand in case of emergency.
They are both strong willed and determined to stay in their own home. Dad would not accept live in care from either child, he's old school!
I guess my queries are:
A) Has anyone been in a similar situation?
What are the possible respite care options for Mum?
C) How do we approach the whole subject of onward care with our parents?
Many thanks for any support x
Newly joined for sage advice from anyone with a similar experience please?
My mother (75) is primary carer at home for my father (80) who has Parkinson's and diabetes. He requires almost constant monitoring for correct meds etc.
Mum has beaten cancer twice (yey!), but now has begun to suffer panic attacks. Her recent blood pressure spikes required A&E attention, but she panics as to who will care for Dad in her absence.
My brother and I both live close (40 mins) so have been able to assist in hospital runs etc but it takes both of us eg: one to run Mum to hospital, the other to stay with Dad.
It's at a point where we both need to be constantly at hand in case of emergency.
They are both strong willed and determined to stay in their own home. Dad would not accept live in care from either child, he's old school!
I guess my queries are:
A) Has anyone been in a similar situation?

C) How do we approach the whole subject of onward care with our parents?
Many thanks for any support x