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Originally posted by Moneyguy1
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My mother, dead since 1994, developed dementia. My wife and I took care of her at home until a few months before her death, at which time she went into a nursing home due to complications that could not be taken care of at home. I cared for a former wife who suffered from mental problems for years, and an aging aunt until recently. So go ahead. Don't answer questions, just continue to make assumptions about others. I respect your taking care of an aging relative. That was very good of you. But is doesn't change the fact that very few of us do. What I did, and I hope it goes for you was done out of love not just duty.
Unfortunately, since there are so many who do not offer this kind of care, some outside form of assistance is required.
Ever wonder why there are so many nursing homes? One study hinted that young people do not want to be continually reminded of their ultimate fate.
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Bob, you have my respect, as I too put my family first (and my mother is also getting up in years) and I too know about dementia, you are correct, not something that that can really easly be taken care of at home. It takes va very strong person to deal with that, my hat is off to you. I did/do what I do out of love (I have a great aunt who needs lots of attention, again, it is out of love, but because it is family, my family, therefore, it is also my duty, not something to be put on someone else (as you stated, that is very easily done). I apologize for doubting your intentions.