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How can a 24/7 caregiver get a respite when family members do not allow it and put a big guilt trip on me? they do not listen.

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Tough situation: You will have to find coverage for the time you need to be off work to avoid a patient-abandonment situation.

Answered 9/12/2016

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