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Fred Scigliano said

MIL made fries in the deep fryer last night and tonight she turned the oven on to cook some toast and for some reason the cord for the deep fryer was in the oven and it melted and I came in the house and could smell fried plastic.
Think I best do the cooking from now on but gonna be hard to stop her from trying to cook. I am at the end of my trying to deal with it and her cats. Stress level is max for me and would be better if I had a wife to help her but no . So I spend all my time keeping an eye on her or just let her burn the house down? Cleaning oven tomorrow and not a happy camper tonight.
Sorry guys just need to vent.

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It might be better if she went into assisted living Fred. You can only do so much and if she's doing things like that she shouldn't left alone for her own safety.
I know you want to be the good SIL but you also have your own life without coming home wondering if the house is still standing. A tough decision for sure but I would think it's the best decision for everyone.
As much as I loved my mom she had to go into one of those places as she was in the early stages of dementia. I had our phone number on speed dial on her phone and marked it with a blue marker so all she had to do was pick up the phone and push the blue button. Eventually itt got that she couldn't remember what to do to call me.
Thank goodness Pneumonia took her before she got really bad.
Best to talk it over with your family with your MIL present and see what is best for all.
Tough times buddy and I don't envy you.