2006-06-10 19:54:10 · 6 answers · asked by booboo 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
thnks for the right spelling mom has alzheimers not altimeters. but the same question is still what to do with the stress?
2006-06-11 18:48:54 · update #1
Living with parents is so tough and in my opinion just doesn't work but you have to make the best I suppose. I lived with my inlaws who were elderly when my new husband and I were building our home. Worst mistake. Got to the point where I said to my husband that we either both move or Im going alone, after 3 months I couldn't stand it. Didn't help that I was pregnant and they had 3 cats of their own and they recycled the kitty litter on the back footpath. The smell of cat urine, urg! It was so bloody unbelievable. Anyhow...if you have to do this then I take my hat off to you for being so caring and giving. You definitely need time out with your partner where they are NOT around even if this means going out. You need to make sure your parents have places to go too that are not always with you. You must lay down the rules with regards to expectations ie do you think you should be doing all the cooking-cleaning and so on. It's very brave and admirable, I wonder how you will go. Best wishes!
2006-06-11 22:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs - lots and lots of drugs - just kidding - i would get weekly massages - do yoga - that's an awesome exercise and very relaxing - hot baths every night with bubbles and a glass of wine - there are also lots of herbal pills that you can take for stress that work - however if the stress gets really bad talk with your doctor and tell him about it - he will either have some suggestions or tell you that you might need a prescription for something a bit stronger -- i hope all goods well and i give you props for taken your parents in and helping out that's awesome....
2006-06-11 02:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by lilrebelchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If mother is so interested in altitude, maybe you could take her up into the mountains sometimes? Or visit tall buildings?
Do you mean Alzheimers? You need to join a care-givers support group. The other people there will have suggestions of things that work for them, and can tell you how to get respite care in your area (someone to watch your mom for a bit.) Is your mom seeing a doctor? He would have specific care instructions.
Good luck!
2006-06-11 03:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
2006-06-11 23:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she likes to climb up on things.
Give her barometers instead.
2006-06-11 02:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by televisionmademewhatiam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep her feet on the ground and don't let her go upstairs--- if she insists on flying- keep the landing light on
2006-06-11 03:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by john940507 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋