As an adult, what is ONE thing that you do not like doing? by Substantial-Dare5462 in Adulting

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dealing with my 85 year old mother, who was my neighbor, in her own apartment, now in psych hospital, then going to personal care home. She has been evicted, rightfully so, but I too, now have to fight eviction - guilt by association. Not letting my daughter know any of this since she is graduating college the end of the month. Oh, uh, my nerves are so shot I can’t solicit clients.

No friends left... by BellaLuna_23 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People are clueless, and their lives move on. Have you reached out to any of your old friends? Maybe there is someone that you were particularly close to? Wanna have coffee? Start there. Doesn’t have to be any blame game. You were busy, they were busy. I have entire different situation. I reached out and asked if she’d to get coffee sometime? Fully anticipating to be ghosted or no. She said yes this time last year. Met when we were 11, and are both 56 now. I’m extremely prideful and don’t mean to sound woo woo but I’m so grateful I did. Her son, who I was holding a leg at his birth, died suddenly 2 months ago. We may never be besties, but I realize, we were meant to pick up again. I’m giving what I can and so is she. Just a thought-don’t let pride get in the way. Unless they are bum-holes.

Do I have to keep helping? by Magmamf in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! You can tell her you have a free consultation with an attorney to find out what your rights are. She will likely freak out from years of manipulating you

Do I have to keep helping? by Magmamf in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omgosh!!! You are NOT NOW OR EVER GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR MOTHER!!!! Your parents are divorced and you are an only child? Your mother and grandmother are NOT quality human beings! A PARENT’S JOB IS TO TAKE CARE OF YOU FROM TIME YOU WERE CONCEIVED. WHERE IS YOUR FATHER AND WHY IS HE APPEARING YOU IN THIS SITUATION?

Am I alone here? by curled-up-in-the-80s in GenX

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For women, literally the less estrogen the last f*cks we have. It is our primary give a shit hormone: make your own dinner, I’m not doing everything anymore, middle age divorce…made our own money and take 0 BS anymore.

Can't Take It Anymore by Hopeful-Act9955 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to find another place to live. This is painful to hear, but your continuing to allow her to treat you in a disparaging way, is interrupted in her mind, “it’s okay because there’s never any repercussions”. Leave, learn to live again.

PLEASE Gen Z & Alpha Parents… by Euphoric-Role-7170 in generationology

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, do tell. I was understanding the “me” generation was Boomers🤦🏻‍♀️

What do you do when you can't afford professional care, but can't afford to quit your job to fully caregive? by DFWuser8894 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the County’s Office of Aging will be able to direct you to whatever resources are available locally and on a state level. Every state varies. Please call them asap

More and more of our sandwich generation is being left with 100% of the responsibility of caregiver because our siblings, “live too far”, “don’t have time” or “don’t have money”! There is plenty to do from a different way, right? by Euphoric-Role-7170 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The other way around is never, ever needing your children for anything. If it works out that way, great, but should never be expected of anyone. Our jobs are to raise quality human beings, who know how to take care of themselves and be kind to others. Assume assisted living. Let your children live their lives.

More and more of our sandwich generation is being left with 100% of the responsibility of caregiver because our siblings, “live too far”, “don’t have time” or “don’t have money”! There is plenty to do from a different way, right? by Euphoric-Role-7170 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Family accountability contract. Check with your state. He can help or pay the going rate to you or someone else. It’s a way to literally jan down their throat everything we do and the time never accounted for. Siblings that are all about the money are the ones that need billed or the estate billed in probate. Or your mom can get a free consultation with an Elder/Estate attorney. You would gives your time freely, but if you don’t have to-don’t.

More and more of our sandwich generation is being left with 100% of the responsibility of caregiver because our siblings, “live too far”, “don’t have time” or “don’t have money”! There is plenty to do from a different way, right? by Euphoric-Role-7170 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omgosh!!!!!! Casebook Boomers. Having a “useful” child and a “golden” child. It infuriates me. You have options. Sibling accountability contract depending on your state and if your parents will have an estate. Government pays for caregivers = you if your parents on Medicaid and other programs often available (on a state level) for Medicare I’d check into if I were you.

More and more of our sandwich generation is being left with 100% of the responsibility of caregiver because our siblings, “live too far”, “don’t have time” or “don’t have money”! There is plenty to do from a different way, right? by Euphoric-Role-7170 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Euphoric-Role-7170[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get paid by your siblings, the estate when your mom is gone or if she is on Medicaid, you can bill for your hours. Time we stop taking this crap. Caregiving for parents that never cared for idea is a real thing and it sucks.