I am 57 and caring for my 61 year old sister. She is developmentally disabled, and is very stubborn at times. I work 40 hours a week, but need to take off to take her to dr and dentist since she doesn't drive.
She has been living with us for 2 years, and eventually i will find an assisted living facility. She is on social security disability and has a small ira, so money is an issue.
My brother is 1000 miles away and he can only have her for a month a year, but it is better than nothing.
She loves to talk to people all the time, and I haven't been able to take her out a lot. She has a senior group at church, a library book club, and that's about it. It's almost like having a child again.
My husband has been very patient and we do have a big house, but she tries my patience sometimes.
I know many of you are in worse situations, so I am mostly upbeat about the whole thing, knowing it is temporary.
God bless all of you for doing the best you can!
We had my autistic brother living with us for about a year some years ago. We couldn't handle it and he moved into a semi-supervised facility. It was good for him and good for us that he moved. You might at least think about having your sister move while she is young enough to be active and make friends. She might really enjoy the living situation.
Just a thought.