During the week, Rosalinda attends adult day care, which is covered by insurance.
My mother came to live with us in 2013 because she needs 24-hour care.
She usually comes home before I do, so my family helps her get settled.
Basically, I wait on her hand and foot and give her what she needs.
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Olivia makes sure her mom is eating well and taking all her medications.
Weve come a long way since she first moved in.
One of the biggest challenges occurred in 2015, when she was fighting us on everything.
She was paranoid and angry andphysically aggressivetoward people.
That happened three times, and the last time it took four weeks to find it.
Olivia helps her mom get ready for adult day care before she goes off to work.
Were very blessed to have a system that works for us.
My mom and I have always had a good relationship, and I wouldnt want her anywhere else.
I feel good knowing that shes well taken care of and still has some dignity.
As told to Stacey Colino
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