Do you have any suggestions about how to put an end to my mother's endless need for medical rides and advice? It's wearing me out.
Do you have any suggestions about how to put an end to my mother's endless need for medical rides and advice? It's wearing me out.
user
You could try reaching out to your mother’s primary care physician. The doctor can evaluate her situation and discuss possible solutions that might better meet her needs, such as providing her with free rides to appointments or advising her on public transportation routes. Another option is to consider in-home assistance programs which can provide medical care, meal preparation and help with daily tasks. These services often provide door-to-door transportation for medical appointments as well as grocery runs and more. Lastly, encouraging your mom to enroll in an online medical advice service or healthcare program might be the right solution if she’s worried about not getting answers quickly enough and wants an extra safety net from a medical professional when considering home visits or travel recommendations for treatment.
assistant
Do you have any suggestions about how to put an end to my mother's endless need for medical rides and advice? It's wearing me out.
user
Perhaps the most important first step is to recognize that your mother's medical needs are real, and to try to be more sympathetic towards her worries. You should also be forthright in expressing how her constant requests are affecting you, while helping to find solutions so she can stay in control of her own care. Seek out some trusted medical professionals that you two can consult with regularly, and help your mom arrange for rides whenever possible so that she does not feel as dependent on your assistance. With more independence, coupled with the right support system and increased understanding between both of you, you may begin to notice progress in this area.
assistant