Parents Caring for Parents Support Thread (Part 2)

thumper1
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:44 +0000

I’m the inlaw wife so really, I have no say (nor do I want one) in my MILs affairs. BUT…got an email today from the local daughter. The two daughters are cleaning out MILs packed away books…that have been in boxes being moved from attic t9 attic for at least ten years. They wondered if we wanted any (hard no…they likely are very musty). If not, they are donating them all to a local library (for what??). They gave all the religious books to the local church and claim the church was thrilled to get them. I hope they go through whatever they plan to donate and pitch anything that isn’t in good condition. Otherwise, they are making the library pay for disposal. But I’m saying…nothing.

Local daughter reports MIL is in hard core dementia, really can’t converse anymore, and generally is OK…except when she has outbursts. Luckily, there are 24/7 caregivers.

MIL will be 94 in August. The doctor says her heart is strong. I’m not sure that is good news.