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Along these lines, there is a whole range of care options to consider. You have to do something sustainable as a caregiver, not sacrifice yourself to a death march. Paying someone to provide hands-on care, while you work, may be more sensible than losing your career and financial stability in an attempt to do it all yourself.

A board and care home can provide full time basic care, usually with monthly "rent" for the full package. Respite care is a shorter term variant for when a caregiver needs a break. These are not nursing homes because they lack staff doctors and registered nurses. They have a little economy of scale by sharing caregiving staff with several residents.

There are also hourly/daily caregivers who specialize in providing in-home care. This can get very expensive with frequent use though. There are less specialized variants for "sitters" and transportation escorts who can be a companion but don't handle as much of the patient needs.

Try to check with your hospital system or county social services, as they can probably help you bootstrap your knowledge of these topics. There also may be local support groups where other caregivers may have relevant experience and tips to share, as well as camaraderie.