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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: Parent has ability to cover cost of assisted living near me. Siblings are not involved/checked out, so no one around to help out or offer respite care except me and I have school-aged kids who are in a lot of activities. If we go the assisted living route, I would still be involved in his life on a regular basis but wouldn't have daily responsibility for meals, personal care, entertainment. Still, I feel guilty. I recognize that I can't do it all, though. [/quote]

You are lucky that your parent can afford assisted living.  Think this through:  You've got kids and a husband to worry about.  If one of them breaks a bone and winds up in the hospital or you need to travel out of town for a game or to visit colleges or simply to visit your ILs - what then?  You would have your parent alone in your home and (????) coming into your house to help them with possibly one or more of your kids in the house while you're out of town....No.

Much better to either have them in their own small home near your house where you can check on them regularly and they can hire some outside help for housekeeping/yardwork.  Or in assisted living if they can not take care of themselves.  Do Not feel guilty.  You allowing yourself to get sick over this will not help anyone.  You've got kids relying on you. [/quote]

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