Should I Mom remain home with a caregiver, or move to a newer place with a caregiver?
It sounds like your mother has a mild dementia. If so, she will feel safer in her familiar environment, no matter its condition. It is then up to you to determine whether she lives in a safe place or not. If she has any dementia, it is progressive, and she will need more care as time goes on.
My advice is to relocate her as soon as possible into a situation will she will have 24/7 access to care. It is never a wise idea to leave an elder at home alone during the work day. Day care is good, assisted living is better. If there is a relative who works from home who can be available to provide care and attention all day and on weekends, that will suffice. Most families do not have that luxury.
The best time to relocate her is ASAP. The sooner she moves, the better able she will be to adjust to a new environment. Hopefully she will never have to move again, and she will become familiar with the new place and its caregivers and residents.
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