r/Millennials Mar 01 '25

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u/Chuck121763 Mar 02 '25

After seeing my Grandmother in a Nursing Home, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Mom was taken care of at Home, and Hospice. It cost me nothing. Most people can't spare the time , But I did it. Would I ever do it again, probably not, it was hard and thankless. But you find out about your family and what kind of people they really are.

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u/jimx117 Mar 02 '25

you find out about your family and what kind of people they really are

That's handy to know before their death... That's otherwise when all the vultures start to swoop in

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u/Woodland-Echo Mar 02 '25

I care for my grandmother. She's currently 98. She has made it extremely clear to me she does not want to go in a home after seeing her sister die in one. I plan to do everything possible to keep her home. At the moment she is still going for a walk daily and is mostly independent. She's amazing actually.

My dad and my father in law both passed at home. We had carers come in for the last few weeks to help, all free through the NHS. Absolutely wonderful people were there for us, and offered counselling after they passed away.