Hello, My mother has lived with me for the past 4 years. She was diagnosed with cirrhosis 15 yrs. ago at the age of 60, even though she didn t touch any alcolol until the age of 45, when my father died. She was never a heavy drinker, but was extremely obese and ate tons of white sugar right out of the bowl. She had a gastric bypass in 1986, and now weighs a svelt 225 lbs., down from 325. She was in a serious car accident 5 years ago, broke her pelvic socket, crushed her right hip, etc. (she d been having TIA s before the accident) and is now in a wheelchair. She has since been diagnosed with kidney disease and CHF, although no on has ever told us specifically. I ve made copies of her records in between transporting her from the hospitals and rehab facilities, due to falls and now cellulitis flare ups. She s had ascites on her legs for 4 yrs., and probably her abdomen (she s so heavy it s hard to tell). The muscles in her hands have atrophied, and her extremeties are now a deep red. Her sleeping habits are all over the place, and she is constantly falling asleep, and seeming confused consistently. I have given up work to care for her, but am also married, and raising a 13 year old daughter. I would truly appreciate some honesty regarding how much longer I ll have to endure caring for her. I have POA, and my 3 siblings have pretended that we don t exist for the last 4 years because they don t want to deal with her health issues any further. Despite all my negativity, I would like her to pass away in my lovely home, rather than a nursing facility. She s so fussy, I know that no on would provide her with the empathy that I struggle to continue to give. Your response is most appreciated.