by Lemon Cheesecake » Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:26 pm
Blue Jay, So difficult when relatives come around and start insisting on things, how is your Grandma's relationship with the relatives that would bring her into their home? Did they have good care for your Great Grandma and Aunt?
It is not your Dad's responsibility to care for your Grandma, and if you or your sister are not set up to care for her in your own home then you don't have many alternatives. Can the other relatives care for your Uncle and your Grandma? Is there a way to monitor the care they would give? Would it cost less? Does she like living over there...as it sounds like they have had the family home for awhile? Is it possible you could go there and live ( a situation that it sounds like Silverfire is trying to do where the state can pay her to help care for her Grandma). Just make sure you don't get stuck in caring 24/7. You are entitled to breaks and days off regardless.
I guess what I would address is how much time exactly does your Grandma spend with your Uncle? Are they housed in the same room? Is it possible your family could take her to visit her son if you moved her somewhere else? Your Uncle must be in pretty bad shape to have so many problems and be so young. I can see why your Grandma would be concerned but how much is she really benefiting him?
Sending you happy thoughts to lighten your spirit.