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[quote=Anonymous]I think you need to reframe your thinking. Resenment and burnout can turn into abuse. A friend of mine used to a geriatric social worker and she said everyone glorifies having the elder live with you as the most humane choice and nobody talks about how many good people can turn abusive because they took on the impossible. You hear about staff not being attentive enough at residential, but there are plenty of highly alarming things that happen when in the home when loved ones are pushed to their limit. Even when loved ones don't cross a line, there is the reality of a falls while you are at work, etc. So, I would explore assisted living and visit often. You want to be your best self when you visit and visit just enough that you won't feel resentful. Expect there to be adjustment issues. Know it's good for her brain to make friends if still capable and join social activities.[/quote]
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