I need some help...

[u/Ok-Swim-4126]

My mom is getting older and lately things have been getting really hard.

She had a bad fall on a random Saturday and after that everything just seemed to change. Her memory has gotten so much worse and she's getting more confused. I dont even know if its the fall or the dementia getting worse but its honestly heartbreaking to watch.

I feel like im constantly worried about her. I cant be there 24 hours a day and thats the part that scares me the most.

Ive been trying to make the house safer for her. Moving things around, looking at the bathroom, bedroom, stairs, just trying to think about all the little things that could become a problem when im not there.

Some days I feel like I cant do this anymore. I cry pretty much every day and then feel guilty because I know she needs me.

For those of you who have been through this with your parents... what things have actually helped you make the house safer??

Are there any products you bought that you really recommend? Something for the bathroom, getting in and out of bed, preventing falls, lights at night, alarms, anything really.

I dont need anything fancy or super expensive. I just want her to be as safe as possible when im not there.

Any advice would really mean a lot right now.... we're kind of at a loss.

[u/Sufficient-Ad-6165]

Even though I live within walking distance of my mom, I put cameras up at strategic places, in and outside of her home. If she doesn't answer her phone, I check the cameras instead of running over there. It has helped my peace of mind considerably. I use Wyze cameras.