I am sole carer at a distance to my 89 year old mother who lives alone 200 miles from me (her choice) She refuses to accept her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, or any formal help or moving anywhere. Now I’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness, which means I will be unable to both drive up and down regularly or at times help her with shopping, banking etc. which is likely to go on for a considerable time. My sibling lives abroad. There are no other relatives. As I go towards my own diagnosis and treatment plans, I’m worried sick about what will happen to her. Has anyone any suggestions? Social services have so far been useless on other things - I haven’t talked to them yet. Being 89 she has limited friends left who can help. Charities near her appear thin on the ground. And anyway, she refuses all help. Except from me.
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