As many of us are, my husband and I are now faced with the failing health of our parents. My FIL has late stage alzheimers and my MIL is currently in the hospital for a heart attack and stroke as a result of the heart attack. My MIL was taking care of my FIL before but now she is not capable. Even if we got 24hour care my MIL would not be able to live in her home due to the floor plan. No bathroom or bedrooms on the first floor. Our home would work for them and they are more than welcomed to live with us. I am a bit scared though. Finacially we are in rough shape. I work 2 jobs and my husband 3 and we are barely making it. With working like this we are both exhausted already. Of course we would need to bring in help but I do want to hear from other caregivers to see how this effect home life and finances. We are having a family meeting Friday and I want to have some knowledge with me to help in the decision.
I also need to mention I have a 15 year old at home and another SIL nearby.