I am married with two teenagers. My husband and I moved back to the northeast partly to help care for our parents. My father-in-law passed away in April. My mother-in-law is still in good health. My parents are in their late 80s and still in their home. They should really be in assisted living, but they refuse to consider it. My sister and I and our husbands, along with some wonderful neighbors, are their caregivers. They have become increasingly difficult, but are not suffering from dementia. M...Read More
I am married with two teenagers. My husband and I moved back to the northeast partly to help care for our parents. My father-in-law passed away in April. My mother-in-law is still in good health. My parents are in their late 80s and still in their home. They should really be in assisted living, but they refuse to consider it. My sister and I and our husbands, along with some wonderful neighbors, are their caregivers. They have become increasingly difficult, but are not suffering from dementia. My father has a sweet temperment and would probably listen to us, but my mother is extremely stubborn and bossy. It is getting worse every year. At the same time it's so difficult for us, we are still glad that they are around and feel guilty for our impatience. It is good to have forums like this to meet others who are in the same situation.
I am caring for my father, J.D., who is 90 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is heart condition / stroke.
I am caring for my mother, W.D., who is 89 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.