On being a mother to my mother
I have my elderly mother living with me. Apart from some financial support from my sister in a far away country, I carry the load. It can be exhausting at times -- and downright scary, daily facing a...
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Sorry to hear that, it must be tough - it sounds like some form of dementia? I think most people would understand that someone elderly behaving eccentrically is not being deliberately offensive though.
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My parents are both deceased (many years now), and so I have not had the experience of being their caretaker during their old age. However, a year ago, after not having been around the elderly for...
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My mom spiralled into bad dementia seemingly overnight. It was hard for a few years until she passed away. Very hard. My sister would have her during the week when she was off work, then I'd take her...
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((Margie))I am so sorry that you are going through this!! We had this situation with my mil for the last few years of her life,, and it was extremely difficult and heartbreaking and (although you...
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Thank you so much for sharing your experiences -- It's helpful to hear what others are experiencing and how they cope. Sam - I have my daughter nearby, and she is a great help, but (typical mother) I...
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cangie wrote: We weren't prepared for this, Magenta. Up until a few years ago, I still believed that "the end was coming soon", and never prepared for the inevitability of old age and death. I...
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Hi Magenta ~I just saw this post and I soooooo know how you feel. I am about your age and am in the process of finding a new home to share with my Mom as she definitely is going downhill and can't...
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