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My mom has caregivers around the clock. My phone still never stops ringing.
The author is overwhelmed with coordinating 24-hour in-home care for her mother with Alzheimer's, arranged through Medicaid, while managing work, family, and constant communication and emergencies related to her mother's care.
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