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...