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There are a lot of factors involved here but one aspect I do not understand is why you are doing their laundry. In the 2 AL facilities my mother has been in laundry was done by staff. I know there can be an option for residents to do their own laundry but it should not be a requirement.

Also AL facilities handle residents medications. There is usually a doctor who sees residents and often a nurse practitioner as well as a person hired by the facility to take residents to outside appointments if family or other person is not available. I am very confused with all you are doing if your parents are in a AL facility. I realize this may not solve all the issues but you certainly seem to be taking on more than you should.
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MarJV87 Mar 2020
In my Moms facility every task is an additional fee added to the monthly cost. Laundry, refills, assistance to and from dining room ,
every little thing adds up.
That could be why she does many of these tasks?
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I am going to reply in a different way. We as parents would love to have the help or a listening ear from our children. When we need a lending hand it is embarrassing to ask others for help because our children won't respond. I know it is extremely difficult to put our lives on hold to help each other. Is it possible to move them to the area where you want to retire? Have the best of both worlds. Isolation from your children is awful so find a way to honor your parent(s) and still enjoy life as well. Children are an heritage of the Lord. I am positive that if more and more friends and family would step up to help those in need - it would make the task of caring for LO's much easier.
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MargaretMcKen Mar 2020
If children are a 'heritage of the Lord', for some of us it would be nice if He would take them back again.
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Do what your conscience dictates. We were not asked to be born so you owe your parents nothing.
If you want to have your folks live you, then do it. If not, then don't.
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You yourself are only going to have a small amount of time to retire with your husband. As Oprah said, don’t forget to put yourself on the list. If you wait for the right/perfect circumstances you’ll lose the window of time with your husband. Lovingly arrange and set things up for them then go live out your dream.

Ive been a caregiver since my single digits, at 55 I realize no ones going to let go of me from being their forever caregiver. I have to assert myself to have a bit of freedom to live out my days as I would choose. It’s very hard and uncomfortable but so very worth it.
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My DH and I never took special number anniversary trips because OMGosh - what happens if mother took ill? Well, now she is dead and we're too old to travel not to mention COVID-19 is telling elders to not travel.
Good luck. You'll have to make a different plan of action without yourself at the helm.
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With Corona Widespread Worldwide out There, Stay put for now. I don't Believe I would Leave if my parents were There, Unless the State was Near By. Just me though. It may weigh Heavy on you where you could never Enjoy Retirement knowing they were off in another state.
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You’re also responsible for yourself and your husband. There are no guarantees to our days. My sister and I cared for families, our parents, and our husbands developed health problems. By the time our parents passed (in their 80’s and 90’s), we lost that window to be able to have the AARP retirement life. In fact, my husband, FIL and my mom passed in 24 months, You may regret moving away from your parents. But you may also regret not grabbing the chance to have time with your husband while you’re both health and mobile.
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