It has only been a week, and I understand that these things take time, but my mother-in-law is having problems getting the other women to allow her into their group. There are a few "clicks" that seem to make it hard for new people to be accepted in. Or, they get ostracized to other groups where people are less active, less communicative, etc. The assisted living staff do attempt to do group activities, but when it is meal time, they are back into their little groups. Thoughts?

This article helped me to understand some of frustrations my mom will have as she is starting her transition

My father passed away a year ago and my mom won't socialize with anyone but family. We can't get her to go out to shop which she loved until dad passed. She now spends all her time in her bedroom reading magazines, working crossword puzzles and watching TV. She has mild cognitive impairment and has gone downhill since my dad's passing. This isn't my mom. I can't even get her to move in with me. Is this normal grief and what can I do to get her out again. Forget about going to any doctors, she cancel every appointment I make. She's 79 and healthy. HELP!