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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,

I wanted to see if anyone has any good solutions for respite care for live-in parents. My mother is 70, has had surgery this year, and is a fall risk. She is receiving PT and other services. I love her very much, but she complains constantly about me, my husband, my child, and house. She has always been like this, but it has gotten more pronounced as she has aged.

I have thought about asking my sister, who lives locally and has a guest room, if she can take her one weekend a month.  Does this seem reasonable? I can't come up with any other good solutions, and I feel DH, DC, and I need some time to ourselves.[/quote]

How long ago and under what circumstances did your mother originally move in with you? Was she providing child care or did/does she contribute financially? Either way, of course you can ask your sister to share the caregiving load, but keep in mind she is not obligated to do so and her willingness may also depend on the above factors.[/quote]

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