Should we move in with my mother in law who has Alzheimer's disease?

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Helene Bergman, LMSW, is a certified geriatric care manager (C-ASWCM) and owner of Elder Care Alternatives, a professional geriatric care management business in New...
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From the way you describe your caregiving role for your mother-in-law, it sounds like you are doing a full time job that might not change if you move in with See also:
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her. If she were able to maintain some independence and be safe and secure living alone, then moving in would not be necessary. Since she calls you regularly when you leave, and you are willing to provide the comprehensive direct and household care, then moving in will just be a natural progression. Of course, if this causes greater family dissention, then this issue needs to be addressed first. Maybe you need to find out what their wishes are prior to making a move. Sometimes meeting with an objective professional(i.e. counselor) can help sibling differences be resolved. After all, you all have the same goal: your mother-in-law's well being. After all, you all have the same goal: your mother-in-law's well being.

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