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[quote=Anonymous]My parents are in their late 70s/ early 80s. Dad is the older one. They live abroad, but are citizens and can live here. My mother has very severe anxiety and several physical issues, and has always eschewed friends and community. She requires the attention and assistance of my dad 24/7. Cannot be alone, but has no one but him who can deal. She is constantly at the doctor and in and out of the hospital. I am an only child (as is she) and I go when I can but it's extremely hard to juggle. My concern is that as and when my dad passes away, and she comes to live nearer (she will have to) I will be completely responsible for her and I cannot. I have a 7 and a 10 year, an absolutely bananas full time job (am primary breadwinner) and one of the kids has adhd and mild asd and needs a ton of attn. I dont mean to 'borrow trouble' but I must plan ahead. I cannot take her to 4 doctors appts a week, I cannot have dinner with her every night (I can't even have dinner every night!), I cannot spend every weekend taking her places (our weekends are back to back kids sports). I love my mom, and I want her to be happy, but I am terrified of what this will look like. Can I buy her a 'me'? What have others done in this scenario?[/quote]

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