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How to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living
You know that Mom and Dad could benefit from the social interaction, safety measures, and hands-on help that assisted living provides, but how do you get stubborn aging parents to move to an assisted living community?
105 CommentsSpecialized Moving Services Ease Transitions to Senior Living Communities
Senior move managers specialize in organizing, downsizing and packing up an elder’s current residence and helping set up their new home.
16 CommentsThe Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living
Moving an aging parent into assisted living or a nursing home is a physically and emotionally challenging transition for the whole family. Use compassion and self-awareness to keep your feelings in check and support your loved one throughout this process.
15 CommentsShould You Convince Your Aging Parents to Move Closer to You?
The growing trend of seniors moving closer to family seems like a viable solution to the challenges of long-distance caregiving, but there are drawbacks involved. How do you know if you are making the right decision?
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Moving Questions
How much does healthcare cost for senior parents who don't have work credits in the US?
15 Answerssp196902 Replied 15 min agoHow can I get my 84-yr-old mom excited about moving to independent living? She has some dementia, and is currently living with us.
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3 Answers97yroldmom Answered Dec 2, 2023How do you go about challenging a MPOA when a decision is made that is not in the best interest of the principle?
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Moving Discussions
How to tell a spouse with senile dementia he will be moved to memory care? His wife is his sole caretaker and he is afraid when she isn't present.
5 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Sep 22, 2023Moving your LO to another state. Have any of you been through this or a similar situation?
3 CommentsAZDaughterinLaw Commented Jun 29, 2023Long distance dad has nosedived. He is his own worst enemy. Any advice coming up with a plan? I need help stat before I leave town to head home.
21 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jun 8, 2023Washington Post and Yahoo article on assisted living homes now evicting seniors and rejecting Medicaid payments.
6 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Apr 9, 2023
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