[sauropod]

Wow. Just wow.

I have a mother who lives about 3 or 4 miles away from me in assisted living. A very demanding woman, totally self centered. Very difficult to live with.

I oversee her daily bills and wants/needs but she lives her life the way she wants to. She has driven people away in her family, including me and my bride.

When I read stories like yours, I often think about trying that approach.

Then I remember what my brother went through when she lived with him.

Not every parent is meant to live with every family. One or the other (or both) can be complete jerks and insufferable.

I commend your cousin for his big heart. God will reward him for it. He truly lived out the”honor your parents” Commandment.

[Buttons12]

...She has driven people away in her family, including me and my bride. When I read stories like yours, I often think about trying that approach. Then I remember what my brother went through when she lived with him. Not every parent is meant to live with every family.

I totally agree with you. Some victims of senile dementia don't stop at driving you away, they also make false accusations, destroy reputations, open the house to predators, and try to kill you.

So I'm not saying it's always right to keep them home.