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I’m the only caregiver for my mother and I am very very, dangerously close to losing my mind. She plays helpless invalid and she is NOT either helpless nor an invalid. I was the good daughter for over ten years and it cost me myself my sanity my career my life. I am in a major, dark , hopeless depression and I’d rather be dead than live like this. I cannot get out of bed most days, nor can I motivate myself to gather up the paperwork required to apply for home care or anything. This sucks. Life sucks. I’m trapped in a scenario that sucks. And my give a damn is way beyond repair. I do not know what to do. So, how does this call an ambulance thing work?

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You can always call Adult Protective Services. You will not be able to 911 her unless she is having a health emergency. Explain to APS that you are in a dark place and you need immediate help. You are obviously beyond getting any help through temporary respite care.
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Any hospitalization or ER visit refuse to take her home. Her care.needs are more than you are able to provide. The hospital will try to guilt you and coerce you into taking her home. You need to remain firm and determined to get this done. It certainly would not be easy.

Call the Area Agency on Aging perhaps they can help you and are a wealth of information.
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Please call for help today. This situation isn’t good for either of you. APS can step in and help
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