Im 19m and the only caregiver og my 94yo grandma AMA

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Until like 4 months ago she was kinda independent but now after an accident shes on a wheelchair so i moved to her house and i care cor her Everyone else in my family either to old to young or has children so im kinda alone(not in a bad way)

I really enjoy the company with her and can study in uni without working now

Comments

  1. Idcanymore233 Avatar

    Are you able to maintain a social life enough to keep your mental health good? Understanding some people have less need for a social life than others.

    I’m sure your grandma deeply appreciates you

  2. Kittens4Brunch Avatar

    Is she mentally all there?

  3. laughwithesinners Avatar

    What a great young man, does your grandma have other family members that can step in if anything ever happens to you say you have to take an exam or something?

  4. Proper_North_5382 Avatar

    Not a question, but well done you! Make sure you sit down with her and ask her questions about her life and family and experiences. I wish I did with my grandmothers, one sadly passed away in 2018 and the other one has dementia and I also live abroad now.

  5. Quinthyll Avatar

    Does handling personal care like bathing and toileting bother either of you? Those type of things are usually difficult for same sex parent/child caregiver relationships, I’d imagine in your position it’s slightly backward.

  6. throwawaytechbiz Avatar

    You are such a sweetheart. What a gift for both of you.