A daughter caring for her mother with Alzheimer's says arranging 24-hour support did not bring the relief she expected. After her mother's diagnosis about two-and-a-half years ago, it quickly became clear that constant supervision would be needed, but hiring caregivers did not end the demands placed on family.
The account highlights a reality many families face with dementia care: professional help can cover essential daily needs, yet the phone still keeps ringing. Questions, updates, decisions, and unexpected issues continue to flow to the adult child who remains responsible for managing the bigger picture.
That pressure is made heavier by the rest of life continuing at the same time. The writer describes balancing a full-time job, limited living space, and children while still serving as the point person for her mother's care. Even with around-the-clock aides in place, the emotional and practical load of caregiving remained firmly on her shoulders.
The story underscores that 24-hour Alzheimer's care may reduce some hands-on duties, but it does not necessarily remove the constant coordination and stress. For many families, paid support changes the kind of caregiving they do rather than bringing it to an end.
