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Carol Bradley Bursack, Feb 24, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
Gradually, if possible. If you know of any centers where your elder has connections, that can help. A third party is always good - do you know someone who lives in an area center and loves it? Or, would your person's faith community leader has some influence in letting that person know that AL can be very good for safety, but also wonderful for social connections.
Much depends on the person. Some look at the money and that turns them off, but if you can show them the expenses they are really paying where they live (including food, etc)you may be able to make a case.
Change is hard, so try to be patient. See if you can take this person to tour different kinds of centers.
Good luck. It's rarely easy.Carol
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