New member looking for support

Marks1948

Hi. I’m new member looking to chat. I’m 73 and am my Moms primary caregiver. She is suffering from final stage heart failure and vascular dementia. I’m feeling overwhelmed and alone. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thx !

Olly_Bake

"I’m feeling overwhelmed and alone." I've posted the same thing. You have found a loving and supportive group here.

sandwichone123

Marks, you've come to the right place! This is a helpful and supportive group. So many of my questions have been answered just by reading, but when I post a question the responses I get are kind and informative. I feel like I've found true community here.

Stephane

hello mark

Am stephane

Am African

Am 21 yrs old caregiver Aupair

I will be gappy to provide care and assistance to you in case you need

Am ready to relocate if accommodation is available

A room and daily feeding

Let me know if interested

email ( [email protected] )

Marks1948

Thank you

May flowers

Glad you found this group, but sorry for the reasons you are here. What stage of dementia is your mom? Do you have any support from family or a caregiver?

SusanB-dil

Hi Marks - Welcome to 'here'...   Do you have any assistance at all?  You can also check out the 'solutions' tab above this forum and read other posts.  Agree - caregiving is hard and can leave you feeling alone. Has your mom been evaluated by hospice?  It may be possible to get some respite care from them.

​fesk

Hello - I'm sorry you are feeling overwhelmed. If you tell us a little more about your situation, we may be able to offer suggestions/helpful tips.

There's also the Alzheimer's Association helpline - 1.800.272.3900.

PickledCondiment

Marks1948 - Welcome to the forum, ask all you questions.  Folks here have deep and wide experience and always willing to share.

My nickel:  If you haven't, immediately get the financial and legal affairs in order.  I recommend working with a Certified Elder Lawyer.  (Yes, yes, yes it will cost money but you get what you pay for.)  Getting the financial and legal items sorted will provide you some breathing room to deal with the other issues.