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[quote=Anonymous] As others have mentioned it's about what your mom needs. Most places could keep couples together with different levels of care as long as it wasn't extreme. In a different state my aunt just needed a little extra help with independent living where as uncle had advanced Parkinson. They were separated, but she visited him often and though she would not admit to a stranger, she preferred it. Also, as others picked up on you need to adjust your thinking and language. By doing more and more you are not "helping" but instead you are ENABLING. You are making it so they can delay getting what they need which could be quite problematic for them and could cause you burnout. Your sister isn't "avoiding helping." She has firmer boundaries than you do. [/quote]
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