My 88 yo mom lives with me. She has her own room, bathroom and kitchenette. I do her cleaning, laundry, meds, drs appts and major cooking. My brother feels that we should wear a mask when I'm in mom's room. I can only wear a mask a short period of time. Its difficult for me while cleaning ect. I feel, because we live in the same household, we would need to wear constantly to be of any use. I do wear one, but it is cutting down on the time I'm able to spend with her. Any outsiders that come into Mom's room are asked to wear a mask. We live in a state wear masking is mandatory while shopping. How are you managing covid with a elderly family member living with you? We are handwashing, staying away from people the best we can.
Where I live the following applies:
No masking within a family bubble, this only includes people living in the same house.
No visitors from outside your home if you live with others. Exceptions made for care providers, but they have to be masked.
Single people living alone can have 1-2 people that they can visit with. I have extended that to three. My son, who lives alone has moved to my house for the month of December. My Mum, who lives alone across town. My friend that lives alone in town. We do not mask in each other's presence. I only hug my son.
Grandparents who provide child care are allowed to continue to care for their grandchildren. I care for my infant grandson 3-8 days a month. I usually do not mask up with I pick up or drop him off.
Live your life, visit with your mother, wash your hands and that's it. Tell your brother to keep his fear in check. If HE wants to wear a mask when visiting with his mother, then he's welcome to do so.
If you are going to wear a mask,. you have to do it ALL THE TIME. Not hit and miss.
YB decided at the start of the pandemic they'd do the best they could to keep mom safe and I guess it worked--as 6 people had covid and she didn't.
I only wear a mask inside if someone comes to visit and they request that I do. I get fierce headaches from them, so they're only for going out. DH travels for work, I cannot believe he hasn't caught it yet. He's pretty chill and altho VERY high risk, just cannot stay home.
When I visit, even my own kids, I follow the rules of their houses. 2 of my families are immune, one isn't. The one that isn't doesn't even care if we mask up or not.
I'm totally confused, to be honest.