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Originally Posted by Trollheart
well there is that. Pros: you're, as I said, usually on somewhat the same age level so you can communicate better. With a much older mother or father you might be dealing with senility or Alzheimers, which would I think make things much harder. Also, within certain limits the person will be able to do things for themselves (though Karen can't even feed herself so I'm not quite sure where I'm going with that one) .. not that many pros really. I guess feeling you're fulfilling your obligation to your sibling is a nice feeling.
Cons: Both of you are likely to live longer, therefore the time is going to be a larger chunk out of your life (possibly close to your whole life). Patient, as it were, can answer back. If you're looking after a parent, a lot of soothing and nodding and stuff can work - you probably get "You're a good boy/girl" a lot. Perhaps easier to please.
Not sure where that leaves me, but I think I'm happier knowing I can leave Karen watching a movie and generally not have to worry about her for that hour or more, and if she needs me she has a pendant to call me.
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I'd think that upsetting the power dynamic between parent and child would be pretty ****ing stressful for the both of you. I'd rather not have to care for someone with my own lifespan but at least the actual time spent might not be so disconcerting.
Hmm, sorry. I thought everyone knew. My 47-year-old sister has had MS since 2001, bedbound since 2006, virtually totally dependent on me since 2010.
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I reckon throwing yourself off a building is a horrible way to go. Those few seconds as you plunge probably feel like hours.
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It'll be all of two seconds. I'll live.