Recently arrived to visit my aging (mid 60’s) mother. The last time was a year ago. For the last several years each time I visit there are visible cob webs all over the ceilings and walls throughout most of the house. I try to address it as an issue that needs more attention but get laughed at and gaslit. Her mental stability is quite concerning. The house is falling a part too with many repairs needed and unaddressed.

Thoughts on how to handle?

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Visit more often?

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Maybe visit more frequently but for shorter visits? A month or 2 is a long time. I think people I like and don’t have a toxic relationship with would probably get to me after that long.

Hire a maid?

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Hire a housekeeper to go a few times a week. I’m assuming she can also use help with the kitchen, laundry.

Does she also need a caretaker/ nurse?

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Why don't you visit more often?

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Toxic relationship

Is she living alone? Is there a caretaker for her? I understand you your concerns as I have elderly parents and in laws who live abroad and every time I see them, my heart stops because part guilt, part worry and part just sheer pain of losing them soon.

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Step dad died 6 years back and she hasn’t done the work needed to move past it, counseling etc. She holds a lot of resentment and takes it out on others. There’s a lot she needs to do to be in a healthy state but refuses to take action.

She probably didn’t like you slowing up
once a year to judge her. Mid 60’s is not old.

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I was thinking the same thing!

I feel you, I’ve always baked in 3-4 trips a year to travel back home to upkeep and take care of things around the house for my parents. Whenever I see something that needs improving, I take them out the house like the mall/out anywhere to relax and come home to take care of it or hire someone (I can’t do it). That way, they aren’t around and are back to a fixed up/clean place. This definitely takes effort, you’re not alone. You’re genuinely a good human - take the action. You got this, 💪🏽.

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So my ninety something grandma has a maid and landscaper. Fortunately has family that checks in on her .

Often times some elderly folks do not want to give up their house for various reasons and live in assisted living . Next best thing is to hire help. If money is at all a concern I would look into local church groups. Again I’m not particularly religious but sometimes that community can help.

For everyone that is saying visit more often . I’m not sure i totally agree with that. You have a life of your own to live. As kids we don’t get asked to be brought into this world. Luckily I know for a fact my parents have this planned out as they age. Also, have funds support the plan. Maybe it’s time to see what your parents have planned

I know or at least a senior neighborhood where a lot of upkeep is provided. She would have to make that decision herself. Or someone she’s friends with would have to convince her.

Get some help in for the cleaning. When parents get older, sometimes their eyesight gets poorer so they don't see all the cobwebs and dust, or maybe they are a bit depressed especially if they are lonely. Getting some help in can help on both counts

For everyone saying hire someone. Not in a financial position to do so. Located in NYC and make 50k. Barely enough for rent.

This is possible! Good idea. Could help subsidize the mortgage too.

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