Elderly rarely see there own situation. While their heads were still good, we asked about making there home single level livable and that was a ridiculous and stupid idea. It could have been done and they have the money. Oh well.
My mother in-law always turned down the offer to put her laundry on the 1st floor from the basement every time I offered. After her husband passed away, a light switch flicked on, and she said OK.
Your advice has been spot on and much appreciated…
I wonder how much culture factors?
You know, I've heard that a few times from my friends who have single fathers for whatever reason (divorce, death, etc.). They hook up with some woman that takes their heart and eventually everything else. It seems they are so lonely they'll take the abuse.
No doubt nothing beats a good marriage but too many marriages seem to turn out the opposite...
Who knows? Everyone's family dynamics are different. My mother did an excellent job of driving my siblings and I away, to non-family members she was a completely different person. I cringe when I hear the phrase "treats you like family".
Ya, you got that right. During this stay her dad says "the food is terrible, i don't get enough either". Turns out he doesn't tell the staff this. We did and tell them and they said, "we do have alternatives and and will increase his serving size"
No, they both have dementia and not very capable. He can still text the 2 kids but it's commonly something mean.
Man, you got that right.
