My mom has caregivers around the clock. My phone still never stops ringing.

The author is overwhelmed caring for her mom with Alzheimer's. Courtesy of the author I spend hours each week coordinating my mother's care. Daily calls, paperwork, and emergencies have become part of my routine. Caregiving has left little room to process my own grief. When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two-and-a-half years ago, it soon became apparent that she would need 24-hour care. I work full-time and live in a small apartment with two kids, so caring for her myself or having her move in with me was not an option. Thankfully (after nine months and tons of red tape), I was able to get her into a Medicaid program and arrange full-time in-home care for her. What I didn't expect was that caring for her would still be a full-time job. Don't get me wrong. I love my mother and want to help her.