Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:56 pm
I live with and care for my elderly mother who's health is failing also her memory is deteriorating. She is becoming incontinent at times which it distressing for her. I also work full time nights and find it a struggle at times to care for her the way I would like. Very little help from family who's answer to the problem is to get carers in. I don't feel it is necessary just yet but would like to know what assistance I can get to make life more comfortable for mum. How do I go about getting commodes, continence aids and advice. I find I am always on at her to eat and drink which is upsetting for her and me but if I don't get her to eat and drink we have other issues to deal with. She has epilepsy with occasional seizures. There is only the two of us at home. Need advice but don't want carers in. Carers leave, how long can I have off from work? Need my job as only earner. Heart aching to watch her health failing.
