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Old 21st January 2008, 09:03 AM
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Default Putting mother in a home

Hi everybody...

I have been thinking for some time now about putting my mother in-law in a home or some kind of woman's hostel. My wife is against the idea (so to her mother) but I personally think it would be for the best.

My mother in-law has been living with us since her husband was killed whilst trying to rescue a family from a burning building. She is in reasonable good condition for someone who is approaching almost 60, and can still do chores around the house to a satisfactory standard. I just think it would be better off for all concerned if she was in a home with people of her own kind!

Another factor for her leaving is the fact that I now have to park my car on the driveway to accommodate her camp bed in the garage. My wife would like me to turn the games room into a permanent bedroom for her, but then where would myself and the guys play cards?

Now I'm sure there has been many ex-pats in the same predicament.... so if anybody can offer some advice, or indeed suggest a reasonably priced home or hostel (around 200 euros a month) I would be extremely grateful.

Kind regards,

Ricardo Blue
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