Doing initial research for In-Home vs Memory Care in a facility... god this is rough.

[MuseRider]

7. Don't talk yourself down like that.

You will have different skills. As you go you can work out what you hate to do, what she hates to do and what each of you do better and figure it out. It will be more difficult since she is not exactly friendly.

You may have to change your schedule a bit but you need that down time you are used to. Nothing wrong with a little puff and if you can do both at the same time then take a walk, have a puff and air out before you go back in.

You will be fine but it is a scary thing to do. Yes, it certainly was helpful to know how to do the main care but what you have to do is just as important. Deep breath. It is obvious you care enough to make this work, you can do it and do it well and remember it is not for a long time. (((HUGS)))

**no matter how hard it gets remember how you will feel after they are gone. It is so important to do this for your future mental health. (((more hugs))).