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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I was in your situation five or so years ago, except both are my parents. I wish I had insisted on getting them a home health aide. If they want to stay home, your stepmom must get help. My mother refused, burned herself out and now they are both in a facility because her health has declined to the point where she can’t take care of my dad or herself. I would do all you can to get them help at home but also know that it will likely take some precipitating event to force the issue. [/quote] +1. I went to visit my family recently, and saw the toll my mom was taking on my dad. I insisted on a home health aid, that stays 10 hrs a day. It’s expensive, but it’s better than having my dad die from the stress of taking care of my mom, and my mom ending up in a facility that she hates anyway.[/quote]
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