We are kindred spirits. Did the same for my dad. Had three good years with him.
Even when she was only in her 50s, my mother would say to us, her daughters, that she would come back to haunt us if we ever put her in a nursing home. My sisters and I chuckle about that now.
We are glad that we took turns taking care of her in her final years. We had about 3 years, as well, with her. She passed about 6 weeks before her 95th birthday. It will be 11 years on the 1st of next month. Miss her still.
Sorry, everyone, for the thread highjack.