I am with my mother all day each week day. At the same time I am caring for a two year old great nephew. He is a pleasure; my mom not always so. I am afraid that she can be demanding and nosy, plus does not do for herself things that she could. Most days she does not get out of bed (even though therapists have worked with her and advised that she do so). She sometimes stays an hour or so by herself, but for the most part when I am not with her one of my sisters is.
Aside from that, I have b...Read More
I am with my mother all day each week day. At the same time I am caring for a two year old great nephew. He is a pleasure; my mom not always so. I am afraid that she can be demanding and nosy, plus does not do for herself things that she could. Most days she does not get out of bed (even though therapists have worked with her and advised that she do so). She sometimes stays an hour or so by herself, but for the most part when I am not with her one of my sisters is.
Aside from that, I have been married for 36 years and have four grown children. Several of these have their own health problems and live at home. They and my husband are understanding about my caring for family and are a help with things at our house. I also teach a Sunday School class and work with our local historical society.
I am caring for my mother, Geneva, who is 85 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is heart condition / stroke.