Is it wrong that I leave my aunt home alone a lot?

[Nicholas1302]

My aunt moved in with me in February. She's 68, and she has some trouble walking. She has fallen about 5 times since we moved in, but it's been a month since her last fall.

She doesn't do much beside lay in bed all day and watch TV. I go to my moms almost everyday to hang out with her, because it's boring at my house. I feel guilty about leaving my aunt because im afraid something will happen when I'm not there. She told me a couple of times that she's lonely when I'm not there, and that she feels safer when I'm there.

I mentioned to her about getting a caretaker that can come and check on her, and spend time with her. Her insurance would cover it, but she's not interested. I just dont really feel like it's my responsibility to sit at home all day waiting to see if she needs help. I have a life. I don't know if im being callous or not. What do you think?

[NathanDavis]

younger people do not get any younger... so yes, hire a caretaker... and have them take care of her, still

[Arcadian222]

If its important stuff, you make arrangements and go

[Abbycado]

God not another new account about this crap. Get therapy.

[slatyb]

You are right, she's still a competent adult and she doesn't get to take over your life. You have made a suggestion and she rejected it. If she's prone to falling she definitely needs help.

[fonduegirl]

You're a good nephew