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Elderly parents

Should I move in with my Mum?

53 replies

missb10 · 17/10/2024 00:24

My DM is starting with dementia, she doesn't remember much and strugles to know what day it is. She has carers going in four times a day to help but she a very boring life, just sitting on the sofa all day, which of course doesn't help. She and I have always been very independent. I am having a really difficult time paying my rent . Now there are are several pros and cons regarding moving in wiith her, big one is that if and when she goes into a care home I will be homeless. Can anyone give me advice?

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PermanentTemporary · 17/10/2024 05:13

I would talk to Age UK about the housing side, see if you can get some advice. Maybe it would be possible for you to have some kind of formal tenancy? That might protect you a bit more.

Certainly on the face of it, this could work really well for both of you.

Pussygaloregalapagos · 17/10/2024 00:34

Yes it would make sense. You can return the care she gave you.

username3678 · 17/10/2024 00:32

Why would you be homeless?