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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Mom, I really appreciate the offer to help, but so far, it feels like it has been more work for me. Are there things you feel like you can do to help out? Here are a few ideas.” Maybe she thought she would be emotional support. When my mom used to visit, she would fold laundry and clean up after dinner.[/quote] This. Lean into whatever strengths she has. But if things don’t improve, make some excuse up so you can send her home early. Some people think their mere presence lends assistance through sheer osmosis. Others want to help but are too intimidated/tired/passive. Still others have grand notions of helping but their viewpoint changes/they flake out. If you send her home I suspect she will take it hard but it might be worth it for your sanity. And this is a lesson for next time. If she commits to helping out next time, ask her what specific tasks she envisions. [/quote]
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