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Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11818

  • Marjorie
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My mom is aging and needs help in her every day life. Rather than using assisted living, she's going to move in with us. I know this is the right decision but I'm nervous about balancing her care with taking care of my children. Advice would be welcome.
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Re: Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11821

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I think they call that time the "Sandwich Years". You are caught in the middle of needing to take care of a parent and still raising your own children. It's nice though that you are moving your senior mom in with you. I'm sure it will all work out. Don't forget to take care of 'you' though.
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Re: Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11884

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You can help senior parents best by taking care of their best caretaker, who is most likely you. By looking at each day as a gift because you still have all these people close to you, you'll be better able to handle and turn a difficult task into a treasure chest of experiences. I wish I had one more day with my mom.
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Re: Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11885

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Lovelylady gave some lovely advice. Truly treasure this time. Speaking as a senior myself, it would be wonderful to have a daughter willing to take me into her home instead of going to an assisted living facility. How bad is your mother's condition? Will she be able to take care of herself or even your children at times?
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Re: Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11890

When I was a child, my maternal grandmother stayed with us for a long time. She was sickly and often needed medical care, and living with us seemed to have been the best set-up for her. I would say that my mother was able to fulfill her duties both as a mother and as a child. She was a full-time mom and housewife, so I think that was a factor.
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Re: Balancing Child and Aging Parent Care 1 year ago #11896

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How old are your kids? If your children are older, say eight or ten, having their grandmother around would be the best time for them to bond. It's not everyday that we can get to spend time with our grandparents, so I'm sure your kids would love this opportunity. They can even help out in taking care of grandma.
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