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Ask for some help with the laundry. Ask them to clean up after themselves if they don't already. As for all the "stuff" just stack it in corners and maybe an unused area and forgetaboutit for awhile.
Jamiea is right about the disposable pad/briefs. They are a God send. And the pads to put under your mom. There are also disposable ones for this. If you could invest in a few washable bed pads it would sure help you. But with tight finances something more economical is better. The plastic table cloths that you can buy at say Walmart can be cut in half. The underside is soft and they are waterproof. And they can be washed. This would protect the bed and you should not have to strip it everyday.
Walmart or dollar stores have more economical adult briefs. Does your community have a food bank, this would help out in this area and maybe free up some cash for adult briefs.
PS...my house is a sty too - I doubt that makes you feel any better about your situation - but we are only human and can only do so much. With two young children you already have the perfect explanation for an untidy house -caregiving gives you exponential justification!!!!! Cut yourself some slack and make a wide path for the fact that you simply can't do it all. Hang in there and go easy on yourself!
Is your mom on medicare? If her finances are low she may qualify for homecare at least for a few hrs a week. Also, if your finances are iffy you might also qualify for help.
I strongly suggest that you talk to your mom's doctor. If she qualifies for in home hospice care this would be a tremendous help to you. They will teach you how to take care of a bed bound person. Hospice also provides a social worker to help with other services in your community that would apply to your mom.
I hope this helps.