Moving Questions
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Should I take my mom back home to get her things when she can't return home for good after a hospital stay?
Should you take a loved one home to collect their things/ I would strongly urge you to take her home. You can have the conversation beforehand with her about the emotional impact. You can tell her you want her to have as much control over her life as possible so going home is important... -
What is the best way to speak with my stepmom about moving from a house that is too big for her and my dad?
First of all, I don't think you should approach your stepmother on her own about this issue. If you have a good relationship with her, then the three of you should get together and discuss the situation. It would be helpful to have a pro and con list so that when she creates those roadblocks you can... -
How can my brother and I convince my aging parents to move closer to us?
You may not be able to persuade your parents to move, if they really don't want to. All you can do is make your best case, and then it's up to them. -
Should I let my mother-in-law live with us at my adult foster care home?
Moving a parent into your home is usually not a good solution, especially not if she already has a placement. If she is unhappy there, she will probably be unhappy in your home, also. You cannot make other people happy. You can make them comfortable sometimes; you can meet their medical needs and keep them safe, but happiness is up to the person... -
Is it reasonable to want o move my wife with Alzheimer's and I to a larger apartment?
Jim, It is probable that you and your wife moved to a senior community for socialization and support in addition to the meal plan. Considering your wife's dementia and your advancing age, it is a good idea to stay in such an environment that offers you support when you need it... -
Can a guardianship can be undone?
You ask about undoing a guardianship for your mother. It sounds as if you have correctly figured out that it would be unsafe to do so. A guardianship can only be undone if the person who wants it to be undone is able to prove to the court that appointed a guardian that the reasons for having it have changed and that it is no longer appropriate... -
How can we handle my mother's move into a senior living facility when she keeps forgetting she agreed to go?
You may want the marketing person to come to the house and talk to your mother, show her the checks and contract and tell her it was her decision. I'm afraid you may not be able to deal with this yourself. You could also wait, try the process again and video parts of it for insurance for yourself. If none of this works you may be able to get your mother's Dr... -
How long should it take for my mother with Alzheimer's adjust to her new home?
You are right. Limit your visits and calls. -
How can I leave my father at a memory care facility with out conflict?
Many of us consider a move into an long term living facility as failure in our ability to care for our loved ones; it can make us feel terribly guilty. When we have these feelings, few of us realize how we affect the mood and behavior of our loved ones. I hope you feel very positive and optimistic on your dad’s behalf... -
How do I convince my mother to move to be closer even though she's overwhelmed with the thought of moving all of her stuff?
Sometimes the best way to get a parent to move is to say "Let's move what you need right away, close up the house, and come back in a month or two to get everything else." -
Grandpa won't move out and won't bathe. Help?
First a better understanding of the term 'Dementia' will help you deal with behavioral problems such as refusing to bathe and refusing to move out of the current home. When a person has Dementia, he loses the ability to solve problems and even to recognize that he has a problem. In his reality, he is fine and you are the person making unreasonable demands... -
Are there organizations that can help with the costs of dealing with personal property after a loved one passes?
Many individuals struggle with moving their parents’ belongings after death. Currently, there is no federal program designed to support this, however, you may have some luck on a local level. County social agencies have a variety of programs for seniors that may fit the bi... -
What happens to the contract at an apartment complex if the resident must move to a care facility?
In my area, which is northern California there really isn't any difference in a person moving out of an apartment because they must or because they want to. Contracts for apartment are legal and binding. Unfortunately, the resident must abide by the contract unless, of course, you have an understanding... -
Will moving to a higher elevation make my COPD worse?
The answer depends on the severity of your COPD. The oxygen level will be lower at higher elevations, even in individuals with normal lung function, simply because of the lower barometric pressure. Since the normal lung has plenty of reserve, the oxygen at elevation may drop to a level that would still be considered normal, so it is usually not an issue... -
How do I advise my mother that it is time to move to an assisted living facility?
I don't think "advise" is necessarily the best way to approach your mother. In my experience, when a child tries giving a parent advice, even with the best intentions, the parent digs her heels in and won't budge. Another way to approach this situation is for you to start making notes about the health, living habits and behavior of your mother... -
Would my mom's power of attorney and living will have to be changed if she moves to a different state?
First, I must congratulate you and your brother and mother for seeming to pull together over these difficult decisions. Others could learn a lesson from you. -
Mom is moving here from several states away. How do I find...
First I'd like to say how nice it is you're putting the effort in to help your mother get settled when she moves. And what could be more important than finding her a good doctor. This kind of advance planning pays off down the line. I wish there were an easy way of doing this, but doctor-shopping takes leg-work... -
Can I get paid to relocate back to Michigan to care for my mother?
There may not be any funds to pay for your relocation, but it's possible that you could get paid to take care of your mother, and maybe also your aunt, once you get to Michigan. If either your mother or aunt has low income and assets, they each might qualify for Medicaid, which provides in-home care... -
Should my mother continue to live in Ireland or move to the United States to be closer to family?
You may wish to begin by determining what her support system is in Ireland. Do you have extended family, friends and relatives there? What services are available to her? Have you asked your mother where she prefers to live? It is understandable that you wish to have her here with you, but it may help... -
How do we find an assisted living facility for my mother-in-law in a location where we will be moving too?
You didn't say where you are moving but contact New Lifestyles.com and request a book of communities in the area where you are moving. They also have 6 and under board and cares that take medicaid or section 8. You could also contact the Ombudsmen in that area and they will send you a l.ist of places to check out...
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