Challenged by taking care of elderly parents

[Lars12345]

Hi All,

Last year I moved my 82 year old parents in with me, it was time and I
still am proud to have done it. It hasn't been easy though. What I think is
most difficult is some of the dysfunctional aspects of my relationship with my Mom.
She is a good person, has dedicated herself to helping others, I'm kind of like that too, but she
is very passive aggressive, grew up in a generation where bigotry and even racism
is to some degree acceptable, and she at times doesn't respect boundaries. It's complicated doing
what I'm doing, and I'm receiving very little help from siblings.

Any help would be appreciated.

Lars

[Lars12345]

Thanks so much for your words, great advice.

[healthlovelive]

Just ignore her old fashion comments. You only have one mom and won't for long she is old. Love love love her and show her every day and ignore the annoying side of mom. You will miss her for the rest of your life. Use the last few years with her as ways to show her you love her and care. You will never regret taking care of your elderly parents...NEVER.