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Originally Posted by dykeumentary
For the last 10 years my life has been spiraling closer to Mom's and to being her caregiver. This summer that's all I did. Last week she broke her hip. So combined with her advanced Parkinson's, the nursing home seems to be the best option.
I'm devastated. Could I do more? Could I have prevented this? Am I letting her down if she goes to a nursing home?
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What a difficult decision you face...
I always told myself that my Mom would never be placed in a nursing home, and I was lucky we never got to that point. Well actually that is not 100% accurate...she went to a nursing home for rehab and care when she broke her hip. I ran several care homes/skilled nursing facilities, and they are mostly wonderful places.
Sometimes the decision boils down to where would she receive the best care?
Can you do it at home? Are you healthy enough, because it takes everything out of you. Do you have support? Is home the best place for her, or does it feel like you HAVE to in order to be a good child?
I hope you have help in making your choices, but it can be a struggle if you have siblings who are not on the same page, and can't/won't help.
Hang in there and do the best you can; she is lucky to have someone who cares in her life.
