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Longterm care of elderly parents and the toll on personal health

Caregivers | Last Active: Feb 3 12:02am | Replies (11)
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@catherine2288

I recently hired someone to come in to help. Sadly, my mother wants me to continue doing her laundry, shopping and errands, and just wants to have lunch and tea parties with the hired help! I think I need to set stricter boundaries. I’ve supported my mother financially for decades, so she doesn’t have any assets.

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sueborfl | @sueborfl | Feb 3 12:02am

This is usually the way. I don’t understand it and been the only child, most decisions even their burial plans were left up to me. It was a part of our lives that almost crushed us. We paid for the exhausting needs and exoections after they were gone.
The key word here is BOUNDARIES. Your mother’s caretaker is the one to speak with and be very firm. You may have to find another more professional person and I really sincerely wish you luck. Don’t
hesitate to correspond further.

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