You need a break, and the patient needs to establish a trusting relationship with the respite caregiver. You get very little time off and sometimes very little thanks. Never feel guilty about pampering yourself during this time. Get a manicure, buy a tub of gourmet ice cream, or go to a movie. This may be the one time in your life when you can indulge yourself and not feel badly about it.
Daily tasks become extremely difficult.
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