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As the main caregiver for the last ten years for my mother age 86, I know I will not have any regrets when she passes on. I manage her finaces, take her to her doctors(at least one a week), shop for her, etc. She lived with us for 8 years, but now lives in an assisted living community. She has lots of activities and is not lonely when we are out of town. We found out we could not leave her for more than 5 or 6 hours, so that is when she made the decision to have an apartment in assisted living, rather than hire caregivers. We have so many happy memories and it was hard for her and me when she had to give up managing her finances, have the roles reversed, etc. (although, my parents established living trusts and wills over 30 years ago) Sometimes when I am having a hard time with it all, I think about all she has done for me and know I will remember all of this later and be so grateful for all the time we've had together.
Sharon
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