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Elder-caregivers

janterry

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3. will she go to a senior center

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2019, 07:48 PM

Oct 2019

you have lots of legal options to sort through
but this might be a small step in that direction. could you go with her for bingo or something?

eta: i have broken finger and can't type. but looking for ways to engage her and show her benefit of community w/o dragging her to a home (might come to that, tt)

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Elder mother-in-law refuses to move to assisted living [View all] groundloop Oct 2019 OP

check into the laws of your state is where you begin beachbumbob Oct 2019 #1

my advice is to put your foot down and move her now. mopinko Oct 2019 #2

will she go to a senior center janterry Oct 2019 #3

It's very difficult with some people. northoftheborder Oct 2019 #4

Fundamentally it's her choice. Jirel Oct 2019 #5

It might be time to get custodianship- dawg day Oct 2019 #6

They will have to have proof she is unable to care for herself. If she or family has resources, at emmaverybo Oct 2019 #11

There are no good options. Some facilities have Adult Day Care. Raven123 Oct 2019 #7

I found in dealing with two parents with dementia (both now passed) enough Oct 2019 #8

Have you tried adult day care? It might warm her to the idea of socialization with others. 58Sunliner Oct 2019 #9

We hired a local care giver assistance LakeArenal Oct 2019 #10

Things vary with the individual and which state. 3Hotdogs Oct 2019 #12

I had to Rebl2 Oct 2019 #13

All excellent advice above by other DUers. JudyM Oct 2019 #14