Quote Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
It's fecking hard work ��
It is. I have been spending more time recently looking after my 90 year old mother who can barely walk, is usually incontinent, and has dementia. She lives with my brother - but I step in for days or weeks to give him and his partner a break - and the pressure is relentless.

The physical strain, routine of medication, and the lack of dignity (especially toilet and shower) is the easier part. The constant worry about a fall or her distress is worse - and makes sleep very difficult. I only duck in and out of the stress of caring, but I have no doubt they are the hidden heroes of our society.