Kathleen.j.
Caring for my husband Member since February 14, 2011Last week we were told by spouse's neurologist that it was time to look for a nursing home. We live in an apartment in the lower walk-out basement. Son & his wife have 7 children aged 3 1/2 to 15. We've been here about 10 years and they want us to stay. However, we have stairs to climb or walk uphill from our patio to our car in the garage. The money we pay here would help us go to a different facility (possibly). We have 9 kids - 2 out of state, 2 out of town, 5 in town. I believe our kids think I should take care of their dad. I am exhausted. I aid in his bathing & dressing, and try to keep our apartment in order. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis. He is 75 and I am 73. Don't know where to go from here.