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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?
106 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.
16 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
Figuring out what’s next for my (30F) career while caregiving for my mom (64F) all alone; balancing career and finding good access to healthcare.
13 AnswersFawnby Answered 1 hour agoMom has dementia. She wants to move from a beautiful skilled nursing facility (lived in same building independently for 11 yrs) to live with me.
11 AnswersJeanLouise Answered 2 hours agoHow can I make a smooth transition from rehab to assisted living after broken hip from fall?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 12 hours agoHas anyone successfully transfered a parent that’s on Medicaid, from one state to another? What were the steps, if so.
8 AnswersKPWCSC Replied Jun 15, 2025
Moving Discussions
As a 58 year old widow with no children, I am planning my own care. I have no right to expect anyone to give up their life to care for me!
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Jun 6, 2025Waiting on an answer to where do I go if husband is asked to leave memory care?
4 Commentsmommabeans Commented Dec 2, 2024Resentment over being a caregiver.
41 CommentsLuhren Commented Jun 2024I’m moving to the Philippines. Can I bring my caregiver with me?
3 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jun 2024
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