Involving myself in my Aunt's affair
By rsa101
@rsa101 (42162)
Philippines
August 27, 2026 12:34am CST
Lately, I’ve been involved in my aunt’s situation, initially tasked with finding a good home care facility for her. Everyone in the family seems to be experiencing caregiver fatigue. My older sister, who provides financial support, is stressed about her condition despite living far away. I’ve been handling the logistics for now, but recently things took a turn when it was decided she would return to the province to be cared for by relatives and friends instead of an institution. I think this is a practical way to care for an aging relative who has no immediate family, especially since she’s been single all her life. Home care costs in the city are quite high. Now, I’ll be managing her bank account to cover her needs and medication. It’s a bit stressful taking on this new responsibility, but I feel I need to step up and support her.
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@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
27 Aug
At first, it was my sister who sent help, but eventually, she asked for my assistance with things she couldn’t handle herself. Now, with the support of her siblings, who are also seniors, we’ve managed to mobilize, and at least things are progressing elsewhere.
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@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
28 Aug
@kareng Thanks. Right now, I’m just glad everyone seems to be taking action. My sister overseas is trying to rally our other cousins, who we think can help us raise some funds for her care. I hope everyone can pitch in to support a family member.
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@AmbiePam (132662)
• United States
27 Aug
I am so glad you are helping care for your aunt in this way. Sometimes, looking in my future as a single person, I wonder what will happen to me if I make it to the point of needing a caregiver and my older sister is no longer alive. I have two nieces I hope will not let me go to a two bit home where they care little about their patients. I hope they will make sure someone provides adequate care for me. So thank you for watching out for your aunt.
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@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
27 Aug
Thank you for the appreciation. Sometimes I feel like what I do for her isn’t enough, but as a niece to an aunt who has no one else to rely on, I believe this is my way of contributing to the collective effort to make her life as comfortable as possible.
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@aninditasen (18490)
• Raurkela, India
27 Aug
The old in India are facing the same problem. Lot of us are staying alone while our children are working in some other city or country.
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@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
27 Aug
It’s good for those who have children to rely on. My aunt lived alone, so now she depends on us, her nieces and nephews. Her siblings are also elderly and unable to accommodate her, but one of them took the initiative to find ways to care for their sister.
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@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
29 Aug
I'm just one of many people doing everything we can to take care of her, @aninditasen.
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@aninditasen (18490)
• Raurkela, India
28 Aug
@rsa101 That's nice you are there to care for her.
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@RasmaSandra (102136)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug
I will put her in my prayers and hope you can manage for her,
@rsa101 (42162)
• Philippines
27 Aug
Thanks, and culturally we don’t favor sending our seniors to a facility to spend their days with strangers. At least with this new arrangement, she’s going to family where she truly belongs. Spending her final stage of life with loved ones is the right thing to do.
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