‘I worry if he’s taken care of’: The tears and fears of millennial caregivers to siblings with special needs

Ms Chandramogan, a independent psychological doctor, had much decided that she would take care of her elder stepson, 37-year-old Balamurugan Chandramogan, for the rest of her career.

Their glycemic mother was left wheelchair-bound after having a below-the-knee amputation seven years ago, and their father quickly passed away in his sleep, making Ms. Chandramogan the primary caretaker.

She previously considered placing her brother in a facility for adults with disabilities, but the lengthy waiting lists and overpowering” sense of guilt” led her to reconsider.

She told CNA, “I’ll inquire myself why I’m not ready to do enough for him so I have to move to houses for assistance.” And I worry about whether he is being properly cared for because he will be there for a long time with tight visiting restrictions.

Her nephew has the mental age of a three- to four-year-old, and can do simple everyday functions like showering, eating and wearing clothes. However, learning how to handle money, feel secure, and understand social signals are still difficult. &nbsp,

” I know his medications, how comfortable he is feeling and even his spice tolerance when he comes to food” ,&nbsp, said Ms Chandramogan. &nbsp,

” So it’s a combination of being the younger child, the older child, and the parent at the same time,” he said.