she is 86 and has all kinds of health problems (parkinsons, congestive heart failure, diabetes, lost vision in her left eye from a vein occlusion) and parkinsons induced psychosis.

but i'm working 3 days a week. i got family medical leave (FMLA). i also have a home aid to come in twice a week. she is home alone only 1 day a week and I call her many times a day to make sure she is okay, I have a video camera I can monitor her with and a medical alert necklace.

this woman has only visited her once in the 2.5 year that I have moved in to take care of her and dropped off some realtor brochures.

i have had many other friends, family, social workers, visiting nurses come and see my mom. none have said she should be in a nursing home. most have said she is lucky to have me taking care of her.