Re: Back after a week with Mum.
You're lucky that all the family shares the care Moira, my Mum is 92 and me being the only girl with two brothers you find the boys don't do so much. It's hard as I'm not upto much health wise and even though Mum has a live in carer there are still things that the family have to do to help. If you're fit and healthy fine but if you're not you're still expected to do your bit! Trouble is when your parents are at that age the children are alot older.Re: Back after a week with Mum.
Re: Back after a week with Mum.
Nice to see you back Moira. This year it is 40 years since my Dad died and 30 years since my Mum did too.Re: Back after a week with Mum.
Have a good idea what you're going through Moira, my Mum's 89 and has had cancer for 6 years. I take her for all medical appointments, do her shopping and errands, her garden, banking, etc etc while my brother lives it up on his boat in Lanzarote and doesn't even bother to write to her. Even though her grown up grandchildren are within easy distance they have only visited her once since last christmas. I sometimes find it very tiring not having anyone to share responsibilities with, but thank god I have managed to organize some lovely carers now which is a godsend. Mum insists she wants to die at her home and nowhere else, which I can't blame her for in a way, but it is hard work and worry for others. Bet other family will be round like moths to a flame when anything happens.Re: Back after a week with Mum.
Thanks for all your responses and support. I can't complain about my brothers. They are the ones who still live nearby and they are great, my S-I-L is a star. I go for a week a month and do things they don't have time for (they are working), a sister comes with me for company. She has chronic ill health so isn't able to do much. Mum also so has fantastic neighbours. I count myself lucky and at the moment it's all manageable, but I do wonder about the future. Once again thanks.Thread Tools | |
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