Hi, I'm in a bit of a pickle and don't know how to handle everything. I'm 24 and live at home with my dad, who has Alzheimer's. My mum passed away 3 years ago, very suddenly and me a my 2 brothers have been caring for my dad ever since. I find it very hard to care for dad and we all can't get used to it. We have carers that come in every morning for 45 mins to give dad a bath, give him breakfast and leave him some lunch. This afternoon I have a meeting with social services, which I believe they're going to push for putting dad in a care home. I have thought about this a lot over the last few weeks, I believe it would be best for dad but he told me years ago he would rather die than go into a home. I can't help but feel guilty about considering it but it would make life an awful lot easier, is that selfish? Also they're complications with money, whereas we all still live at home, so how would care be paid for?! He also has a mortgage on the house, which between the 3 of us, we can't pay!! Just wondered if anyone has any advice? Thanks
Sarah xxxx
Sarah xxxx