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[quote=Anonymous]The issue with bathing is very, very, very common and it can even be an issue in a care facility. The difference is they would develop a care plan with a multidisciplinary team to work through it, but they are not necessarily going to force the issue either.

Sounds like you and your family have already thought ahead. Meeting with a care manager is not a bad idea - they can give you additional feedback. My one real piece of advice is to keep an open mind. If at any point there is a health crisis or your mom begins to wander or have regular bathroom accidents, it will become difficulty to manage her care at home - and this has zero to do with what place you are at in your life (as you mentioned in your OP). This stuff is incredibly difficult and challenging for everyone and anyone, and you should not feel guilty if you are unable to assume the burden of care, or if your mom eventually needs go to a facility. Try to let that s**t go, it doesn’t help you or your mom.[/quote]

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