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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]None of us can know why your mom's abilities are, but I think we're getting a sense of your lack of empathy.[/quote]

Completely disagree. OP’s desire to not be taken advantage of doesn’t equate to a lack of empathy.

I get it, op. When my brother visits my mom she makes he a wonderful meal while he relaxes on the leather recliner. When I visit I either get ‘what’s for lunch’ or ‘did you make reservations?’

I don’t enable, but happily support. And if it’s ridiculous, I call it out. [/quote]

WTF, does your mother have dementia???? OP's situation sounds completely different.[/quote]

She does and it sounds like she’s at a similar level as op’s. And so does my father who is much more progressed.

My mother’s level of independence shifts depending on who the caretaker is. I’m the primary one and I think that impacts what she’s capable/willing to do. When others visit they are visitors. When I’m there I’m the caretaker

(“Wtf” - is that really necessary?)

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