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I hate to be suspicious . But it’s so strange that the relatives are so cold to OP. Not even acknowledging that she lost her mother.
And offer to “ take him on “. Or suggest ridiculously that OP quit work or take a cashier job . And the relatives want her father to sign over POA to his wife’s siblings .
Are they trying to alienate OP on purpose ? Does her widowed father have money ?
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NeedHelpWithMom Apr 2023
Some people are just mean and they expect the children to do everything. I have seen it.

What’s really crazy is many people who expect others to do this have never cared for their own parents.
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I agree, if Dad is competent its his decision. If he isn't you need to get POA now and then have him diagnosed. If he has Dementia, take him home with you. He should not be left alone.

I would wonder why his in-laws feel what they feel over-rides you.
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NeedHelpWithMom Apr 2023
They are meddling busybodies. That’s why they feel like they do. The OP states this in the heading of the post. Sad situation.

Every family has their share of annoying relatives.
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I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother.

I read everything in your posting and your profile. I have a question for you. You state in your profile that your dad has Alzheimer’s disease but you don’t mention that in your post. Does he have dementia?

Your aunts and uncles are overstepping their boundaries. I don’t doubt that they are grieving their loss of their sister but that doesn’t excuse their behavior.

You are grieving too. They seem to be disqualifying your emotions because you don’t live nearby. That certainly isn’t fair.

Families aren’t like they were a long time ago. They don’t always live in close proximity anymore. People move to different parts of the country for various reasons, especially in today’s job market.

Just because you don’t live close to your family doesn’t mean that you aren’t grieving. I’m sorry that your mom said those hurtful things to you. I admire the grace that you showed to her and your father. That speaks volumes about your character.

You deserve to be treated with respect from your aunts and uncles. I am truly sorry that they do not realize how they are behaving. Chalk it up to ignorance.

It’s your decision how involved you wish to be with your father’s care. In my opinion, your aunts and uncles should step aside and support your decisions regarding your dad’s care. I don’t feel that your extended family should be pressuring him or you in any way, shape or form.

Best wishes to you and your father.
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LearningtoLive Apr 2023
Thank you for what you said. My mother was a loving and caring person. When she was sick she preferred to be alone and would kick us out, saying she would need us later. I knew this going in and was ready for it. I told her the ticket wasn't refundable and that I was coming to take care of dad as much as be with her.

I'm trying to remember her at the better times and not how sick she was those last few days. I know that she would be disappointed in them for essentially disregarding my grief for whatever reason. Had it happened with one of her sisters or brothers, she would have been holding their children up and offering them stories or memories from the past.

I hope that their intentions are better than I assume. My dad needs their support not their manipulation. As I told him, he is free to make decisions on his own and include them or disclude them as he sees fit. My feelings about them shouldn't stand in the way. I don't want to come home to visit or see him and feel like I'm intruding.

I'm hopeful the signs that mom saw regarding dementia were stress related and that he is ready to step up to the plate. As I told him, I am physically going back but I am here for him and will do what needs doing. I just need him to be honest with me about what he needs. He's never lived alone, having gone from his parents to married life for over 50 years. I know this is an adjustment. There are no easy answers for any of it.
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Your father doesn't have dementia.
Your Father's decisions should be in his own hands. Let him know that you will support whatever decisions he wishes to make.

Speak as little as you are able to the other members of the family you don't care for. You will be soon enough back home and shed of them.

I am very sorry for your loss of your Mom.
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