One of the things I most underestimated growing up was the amount of care my Stepfather put in taking care of my Mom. Looking back now I recognize the sleepless nights, the sheer exhaustion he experienced. I wonder what support he had beyond the polish maids. I know that the maids and myself weren’t much in regards to social companionship. I wonder where else he turned to.
The Seattle Public Library has teamed up with the University of Washington Medical Center to do a lecture called“Care for the Caregiver”
If you are in Seattle and in this situation I suggest that you make some time to attend.