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dmab2465 Asked March 2014
Anyone have MIL living with you unplanned and uninvited?
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Veronica91 Mar 2014
I agree with LeaBea a hoyer lift will help you a lot. I think either Medicare or if you have it Medicaid will pay for it. Medicaid pays for pretty much everything down to diapers. If you need to have surgery for you knee or back you may be able to get husband admitted to a Nursing Home while you get better. You probably can get rehab too if there is no one to help you at home. You may also qualify for housekeeping help, transportation etc. contact your local Agency on Aging to see what is available and help with applications.
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Ziggie Mar 2014
My husband moved his mother and step dad in with us 13 years ago. It's awful..their health has declined considerably the past 2 years. MIL is a quad..first stages of dementia..I feel like most days I'm losing my mind..I'm uncomfortable in my own home too..I'm angry at my sister-in-law who was supposed to take them at the first of the year, and backed out in December. My husband tells me nothing is going to change til somebody passes away, cause he won't put them in a facility.They don't listen to a word we say. Anger sits in my chest daily. I'm caregiver to my sweet mom who is in hospice care.I'm out of here when my mom's journey is completed. My husband can then contend with his parents without my help.
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dmab2465 Mar 2014
been offline for a few days. time problems right now - but just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your responses. Helpful to know that i'm not alone, but also realize there are many who have worse/different situations than i do.
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Stafford Mar 2014
Fedupnow, Not that it helps you now MIL is dead, but maybe someone else. I removed all the Demementia drugs & anti-depressants from my hisband's daily dose & am only giving him Lorazepam 1mg twice a day and a Lunesta at least 2 hours after the last Lorazepam. His improvement is significant. He still visibly has Dementia, but is much more tolerable and less combative & actually sleeping at night. Haven't told the doctors what I did yet. He was on so many pills it was ridiculous. Worth a try for anyone who thinks they can't make it thru another day.
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