Hi babyfreep,
Mom came to live with us when she was 84. Because avoiding caregiver burnout is a real challenge, I want to encourage you to use the resources from the local community, adult daycare, church functions, etc., and those available through the Alzheimer’s Assoc. My wife is a good source for encouragement also. If you would like to talk to her, FReepmail me and I will send her email address.
Thanks for that, too, Big_Harry. My own town (DFW area) has a really great Senior Center that has lots of activities. He’s hung out up there one day so far and didn’t really like it much. Lots of folks there, however. He isn’t from here, and it will take a while for him to get accustomed to it and meet new people, but I have faith that when he gets in the routine, he’ll eventually look forward to it.
I’ll check out some of the other resources, also. It’s just like having another kid around for me. My 3 kids are very far apart in age and I’m in my 50s. I’ve been raising kids my entire adult life. ;-) My husband and I do get out sometimes, tho. Dad can be left alone at home for an evening or a day. No more driving, though.