If this blooming carer....

Lucky, I don't think you need a stifled scream emoji, just this
one, full blast. She may get the message ?

just say oh really ,every time she speaks.

Could you book a couple of sessions with a therapist to sort this out? Might be money and time well spent.

Short term I would kindly but firmly say.....I am a bit tired and I see you are going through some stuff but I need quiet. I have enough to cope with.

My thoughts here are boundaries They are all confused. Perhaps give this some thought before the next person comes and/or take a peek at residential/respite facilities.

The very same Lessismore!!!!

Well - she's going on Saturday and she only does this in bursts - hence the machine-gun analogy!

TBH I don't think she is feeling very well - she has her period - I have had a blow by blow (or should I say drop by drop) account of it!
Also she is leaving because she has chosen to give up caring as a profession and find something new - but she does not know what that something new might be yet, so she is probably feeling a bit wobbly.

She does know she is talking too much and keeps saying "I am talking too much"!

is this the lady who stayed in her room and wouldn't communicate?

Is she otherwise a good carer? If so, why not just politely and kindly ask her if she could talk a little less as you like quiet. If you say you don't mind some conversation, she won't be offended.

The gentle thrum of a washing machine can be very calming. Just remember to leave the room before it goes into spin.

Great suggestions!!!

Love the present comment merlot - I bought her a scarf......now, what could I do with that I wonder??

Erm, maybe not, you'll have her shouting at you then.....

Can you tell her you're very deaf and you've lost your hearing aid? That might shut her up

Oh dear, I hope you manage to hang onto your sanity till then

Have you decided on her going away present yet, Luckygirl?

Ear plugs for her next employer?