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Depends on the situation. In my grandmothers case when she came off of life support the first time the doctor said she would basically need 24hr care. She already lived with us too and had lived with us for awhile. Anyways, the only option was a nursing home. Of course we visited every weekend.
If I had to choose between a home for my parents or them living with me I would definitely let them live with me if I could properly care for them. If I had to put them in a nursing home I would definitely visit every chance I got.
If I had to choose between a home for my parents or them living with me I would definitely let them live with me if I could properly care for them. If I had to put them in a nursing home I would definitely visit every chance I got.
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It does very much depend on the circumstances and the people involved.
I live with my elderly aunt and keep house for both of us, look after her, help her to shower, do the shopping, change her bedding, cook the main meals, cleaning, pick up her pension, go to hosp appointments with her, make phone calls for her and numerous other things. As well as hold down a full time job.
She is housebound but does at least manage to potter around the house when I am not at home.
Its not easy though and I often feel that when I leave my day job and arrive home, then I am just starting another job in the evening in the role of carer. And as for having a day of rest, forget it, that just never happens!
But honestly she would never cope in an old people's home. She likes her own space and I think she likes having someone to boss around! Me!! So I think while ever she is physically able to get around the house then our current situation will be okey. If she did become too ill though or bed ridded for example, then it may be that a different solution would be needed.
God willing we will all be old some day and I think it helps to imagine how we might feel when we get old when thinking about such questions.
I live with my elderly aunt and keep house for both of us, look after her, help her to shower, do the shopping, change her bedding, cook the main meals, cleaning, pick up her pension, go to hosp appointments with her, make phone calls for her and numerous other things. As well as hold down a full time job.
She is housebound but does at least manage to potter around the house when I am not at home.
Its not easy though and I often feel that when I leave my day job and arrive home, then I am just starting another job in the evening in the role of carer. And as for having a day of rest, forget it, that just never happens!
But honestly she would never cope in an old people's home. She likes her own space and I think she likes having someone to boss around! Me!! So I think while ever she is physically able to get around the house then our current situation will be okey. If she did become too ill though or bed ridded for example, then it may be that a different solution would be needed.
God willing we will all be old some day and I think it helps to imagine how we might feel when we get old when thinking about such questions.
we would take care of our mother at home, if and when the time comes. the wonderful thing about my family is if you are in need of care 95% will come to your side and take shifts, aunts , cousins . uncles, sisters and children.
when my mother and her sisters were caring for my grandparents, i chose to do the cooking and my daughters were younger would help feed, dress, and did what ever they could , which turned out to be a wonderful experience for them that they treasured
when my mother and her sisters were caring for my grandparents, i chose to do the cooking and my daughters were younger would help feed, dress, and did what ever they could , which turned out to be a wonderful experience for them that they treasured