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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I honestly went through this over the summer. I was helping my mom all the time. Taking her to the doctor, getting her groceries, helping her with the shower, getting her medicine… It’s a lot. I have a high schooler and college aged kid too, and work full time. 
We talked about it over the summer, and her health kept declining. I couldn’t keep doing it. Ultimately, we moved her into a facility. She was not happy about it. She didn’t speak to me for about a month. But she has gotten over her anger and resentment.
I told her that it wasn’t fair to me or my family to have to care for her. I could not keep doing it all. She understood, but she really wanted to stay in her home. I’m not going to lie, it was a really difficult transition for her. 
It’s a really hard position to be in. Good luck navigating.[/quote]

[b]Don't feel guilty![/b]  It's the best place for her and everyone else!  Now she is safe, has interaction with others and you can take care of YOURSELF and your immediate family.  You cannot do her care for years. 
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This post sucks.[/quote]

Why?  She should definitely not feel guilty.  She has her own immediate family and herself to take care of.  That is what AL is for. [/quote]

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