How to Get Mom to Go to Adult Day Care?

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The people at adult day care seem much "worse" than Mom. Some vcan not talk, make sounds, in wheel chairs. Is she getting anything out of it. the staff is great. Also, sometimes she refuses to go, suggestions on getting her there?

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Donna Quinn Robbins is the author of Moving Mom and Dad and On the Road of Life, Drive Yourself. She helps individuals, families, retirement communities, and corporations make successful transitions. Robbins is an active public speaker on the topic of senior transition services and has appeared on NBC's Today Show.

You didn't mention what your mother's physical or mental condition is so answers vary accordingly. If her mental condition is good maybe a senior center would be more appropriate. Is this an adult day care for people with dementia? The problem is that it probably scares her because she doesn't want to be classified with the other people who attend. My only suggestion would be for you to go with her the first few times if that is allowed until she becomes more comfortable and meets a few people who are more like her.

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