Re: Role Reversal
My mom is not old at all. She's only 48.
Right now she just has days of fatigue, small memory issues, and occasional numbness.
She has medication for the fatigue, anti depression, and shots that are given every other day to help prevent further lesions on her brain.
I mostly help with her tired days, remember things she may have overlooked, make sure she takes her meds, and administer the shots that are in locations she can't reach (back of the arms and buttocks) and drive when she has certain tests done (like a spinal tap)
Don't get me wrong- I have limits and God forbid the day come when her care is beyond my ability I would look into finding a better place for her to go. Right now though- I don't think this is much to ask. The reactions of others though surprise me- like I should feel I'm doing some sort of chore.
I think my generation is pretty snarky for this. Some of them think visiting their parents for dinner is a pain in the bottom- unless they need something.
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