
Aug 21, 2021, 06:44 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
A nurse came out and did an assessment and saw that I was totally overwhelmed. He is totally dependent on me. As a result, we have a social worker coming out to discuss options Monday as far as group homes and assisted living. I’ve cried buckets of tears. I feel like I’ve failed my brother in the most basic way. He has so many needs and I’m just not capable of caring for him as he needs. He’s hurt and angry and doesn’t understand which only makes it worse. It’s a sad day.
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I'm so, so sorry. Others are correct, though. You absolutely have to care for yourself...it's the only way that really makes sense. I'm guessing, too, that your brother is not as safe in a house as he would be in assisted living, where the design of the place is to keep residents as safe as possible. Your brother will probably find assisted living is much easier on him. I've seen that happen a number of times.
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