YSK asked:


Just curious, What kinds of plans do you have when your parents get old and can no longer take care of themselves? do you plan on putting them in a nursing home or keeping them in your own home, or providing care so they can stay in their own home, other plans, or no plans.

Daisymae † asked:


I was so full of life and had a sense of well-being, but after taking care of my parent, I keep thinking about how much time I have left. I don’t want to think this way, I want to continue to be happy and still look forward to things. Has anyone ever felt this way? If so, how long till you snapped out of it?
Martha Y - thank you for making me smile!

Hannah

Jessica G asked:


How hard is it for people to take care fo their elderly parents what do they have to do to take care of them.

Kevin

Kristen U asked:


I currently stay home to help out my parents but want to know if I can get some help with bills and other expenses.

Cheyenne

beebee asked:


I don’t want to send them to a nursing home. I’ve worked in nursing homes/ long-term care facilities, and I know what they’re like. But I’m having a hard time stretching the money I make in taking care of them and myself, paying bills and so on. I want to save money for myself. I also want to travel, enjoy something of life. I also want to relocate and buy my own house. I am single and it’s hard managing on my own. I can’t rely on some Prince Charming to rescue me and save the day. I feel really miserable, unhappy, overwhelmed and depressed. I don’t know what to do.

Angel

sanchez5247 asked:


I’am in my sixties and trying to understand my mom. mom gets so mad at me at times and then I’m upset a lot lately. is this normal in the elderly and how do I deal with it?

Davon

Krysta E asked:


I do know that medicare does pay for a family member to care for an elderly parent, I just can’t seem to get an answer. I just keep getting redirected everywhere I go.

Gilberto

Illuminate Me asked:


Thanks everyone for all your input. It is very touching. I almost can not believe that everyone is endorsing it, this must really be a good generation? or is it just that those that took time to answer wanted to encourage it. I HAVE A VERY DIFFICULT MOTHER IN LAW WHO DOES NOT GET ALONG WITH HER OWN CHILDREN BUT SHE IS ALONE AND LOTS OF INDICATION OF NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN DAILY LIVING. ALL YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT MAKE ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT SAYING YES TO CARING FOR HER. BLESS YOU ALL.

Luke

Libby Loves to Write asked:


Do you think it’s “worth it”? Or do you recommend a rest home? I know this is a difficult issue, but I am thinking ahead…

Cameron