100 years young

[JudyM]

6. I'm caregiving my 98 year old mom

As you noticed, there’s a lot involved, more than you can imagine from the outside, and - guaranteed, much more than you were able to observe. Endless issues, complications, scheduling, confusion, etc. Endless. Life changing. How wonderful that you are moved to help! The suggestion of time off is great, no question. Other things you could do would be, if you can afford it, buy her massage certificates or something like that… you can think about what she’d most like to help her get cared for, herself. You could also call her to talk about your mom more often, so she can share anything on her mind and feel supported. That psychological boost of feeling like you’re on her side can help a lot, too.