Welcome to our group.
Being the oldest sibling often is fraught with special responsibilities and decisions. Just keep doing what you know is best for you mom, and good luck.
Nelley
What a horrible situation. yes, the assumption that someone would take care of us as we aged is poor. Yet, there are kind people like you who continue to bring their love and support to their families. I had to go through something similar with my father, but much faster six months, it was brain cancer which first stole his mind and than his life. Alzheimer's overwhelms all, and to have a child with special needs adds so much to the burden. My prayers are with you. Watch your health, the numbers of caregivers getting ill is very high indeed. Take brakes if you can, if you do not take care of yourself, you end up with nothing.
I understand what you say about your mom. My mom is in the late stages and has become very agitated and combative with us. She is at home with us but.........I also have a Mentally challenged daughter who lives with me...........God bless you.........laugh a little......Phyllis
I can understand what you are going thru. My mom lives with us and she is very combative and verbally abusive to us. I also have a special needs child. She is Downs. It's hard but ya gotta remember it isn't your mom acting like that. It is the desease.Take it one inute at a time and keep laughin!!!..........Phyllis
