So, I need to keep going. It takes more energy to beg for help than to just go on and do the task myself. Wish my family would help more. I was sick 2 weeks ago, had bronchitis and a temp of 102. No one offerred to help and when asked said they had things to do. So...so...so...To hear that was very hurtful...I will start hiring caregivers to assist me. Move on...life goes on

Hi mck
You are not alone!!! I have 4 other siblings, all older , all earning way more than me, and when I recently crumbled and asked for help, I was told that they would think about it. I guess they are still thinking!
I am also turning to caregivers, here in Ontario we have certain number of Personal support workers hours provided by the govt. That has just started so I'm hoping it will help. Keep ur chin up!

Welcome, mck! Yep, I sure know EXACKERY what you are talkin' about... Take heart! Try your best to ignore the negligence of others - they TRULY do not "get it." Get extra shift help from professionals so that you can give yourself a little space!

Please introduce yourself in the New Caregivers Meeting Room and tell us a little about yourself, for whom you are caring, their issues, etc. so we can properly welcome you! I hope you'll enjoy your time here at ECO with kindred spirits. Looking forward to getting to know you and yours.

Oh honey, I understand and so do many others here. I have 2 siblings, one an alcoholic who only calls when drunk and one that lives 30 minutes away and only calls/sees mom once a year. It is hard enough to be a fulltime caregiver without haveing to deal with no help from siblings. Please introduce yourself and tell us more about you and your loved one. There is awways someone here to offer advice, a shoulder to ccry on.

I also HATE this yellow tuype!!!!

mck, welcome to ECO, I am so sorry to hear you are feeling lousy. So many here have fits with sibs about elders, others (really) seem to make a smooth path. My bro is OK, not all the time,but enough. Granted, it isn't the easiest thing to get sibs on target, and unfortunately, there are times it never happens.

Glad you found a place to vent a bit. I hope you will introduce your situation in The New CareGivers Room. Some sibs do come around, sometimes it takes a 2X4 like with a mule.

Glad you stoped by. Breathe, again...

I know what you mean about easier to do it your self,BUT, we have a 'big picture ' problem. If they are close and able, I don't think I would let them off the hook.

I HATE THE YELLOW TYPE. Please tell us more in the NCGR