Too many elderly parents assume adult children will become responsible for them no matter what their child's life is at. They do not consider the impact it will have on their children's lives. Adult children are not built in safety nets for the elderly parent. Elderly parents must take some responsibility toward their care as they age and not assume their children will do it all for them. In today's economy it is selfish and unrealistic for the elderly to meet their expectations by their children. Have some compassion for your adult children and help yourselves first and in return your children will not hesitate to help you.
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I cared for my grandparents with my mom, when my mom needed help I rearranged my life to care for her. Rather than the 30 days the doctors gave her, she rehabilitated living in my single gal bungalow and lived 14 more years, enjoying life and enriching mine. It was not easy and I did take a financial hit for doing so. I don't have kids. I learned so much caring for her that I understand how, what and when to handle my own aging. My service dog is my caregiver. I think it's a personal choice to care for loved ones. But to the newer generation of "busy mom's" please remember that you teach children how to care…