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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry OP. This is a really hard position to be in and I can't believe the amount of grief you're getting from people insisting you MUST have misheard the social workers and lawyers you talked to, there MUST be a simple and straightforward answer. It's the "Job's friends" reaction - this sounds so bad, it must be your fault!

My MIL died of pancreatic cancer a few months ago and it was really terrible but awfully fast. I hope your aunt is able to patch together enough help to get through these last days. Everything you do contributes even though it shouldn't all be on you. [/quote]

I think it’s was OP’s insistence that there is a simple solution, and the social workers aren’t offering it because as a profession they are mean, lazy, and stupid that ruffled people’s feathers.

There isn’t a good solution.  I am sorry that you are going through this, OP.  I wish you the best, and I hope this situation with your aunt gives your parents some clarity when it comes to their care so that you don’t go through this again.    [/quote]

I don’t blame people for lashing out at a system that doesn’t work. That thread on the 70 year olds taking care of the 97 year old is horrifying.[/quote]

Since when does a solitary social worker = the system? Lashing out at the system = calling your state rep/senator, protest in front a of federal building, etc.

This has been a problem forever, but folks prefer voting in elected officials who prefer to give tax cuts to the wealthy rather than create safety nets for our most vulnerable. [/quote]

Social workers advice but they don't do any caretaking or things like placements.  Someone is expecting way to much and that situation needs a nursing home.[/quote]

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