Oh LEANNE, oh my god that just breaks my heart !!

My Dad is seriously ill too but as my folks are of retiring age, Mum 68 (unwell herself) & Dad 72 and have their mortgage paid off many yrs ago... Their finances are just "A...OK" as Dad luckily doesn't have much in medical expenses, etc... They have a little $ saved and then go from pension to pension pay day.

Don't feel so bad that you can't bring yourself to visit them anytime soon when you feel so depressed for their situation. Just get your thoughts wrapped more around what to do and start a plan of action sooner rather than later. And get the strength and courage to get over there and see them and support them. Give them positive options and clearly make them as I'm SURE you would - not feel like a burden to you & your family. That's the last thing they would want in their later yrs and your Dad in just having to cope each day with his illness is enough within itself for them ... and you too.

Is it just a thought for now that you had about them moving in OR have you spoken about it thoroughly with your partner ?

I'm sending you my biggest and most positive thoughts ... They have an amazing daughter in you Leanne, for that they are truely lucky

Let us know how you are, ... I can only speak for myself - that I'm more than happy to help ok !!

If you mentioned them moving in with you, I'm guessing that is an option you have thought through (pro's & con's for your lifestyle too) ??

Can you do it Leanne ? As it's a big 'offer' to take on !!

It depends on your folks amount of pride too. But is renting (if selling up their home) truely going to be a good option for them if you are honestly capable of them moving in with you. And if they move in with you is that going to be a long term option ?