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eppur_se_muova

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5. My aunt and uncle tried two other retirement homes before they found one they considered OK.

Reply to Peregrine Took (Original post)

Mon Dec 11, 2023, 02:40 PM

Dec 2023

They had been cared for at home by their children who even built an annex to their house for them, but their medical problems got so bad that they needed full-time standby help WITH medical expertise. They were really disgusted with one of the homes they tried -- food was straight out of a can, and the staff were surly. They didn't take it for long, but I'm sure it was costly doing all that relocating. All I can say is "be careful", which doesn't help much.

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Continuing Care Retirement communities, senior residences - - what do you think? [View all] Peregrine Took Dec 2023 OP

Marking. I have a MiL that might benefit from a community like that. ms liberty Dec 2023 #1

Well, I'm 75, divorced, and still living independently. However, I did sell my condo and I now rent a small apartment.. Joinfortmill Dec 2023 #2

In another life snowybirdie Dec 2023 #3

You don't say whether you have children - either nearby or far away. marybourg Dec 2023 #4

My aunt and uncle tried two other retirement homes before they found one they considered OK. eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #5

If you go to assisted living try to find one that is nonprofit. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #6

The OP doesn't seem to need assisted living yet. Independent Living marybourg Dec 2023 #7

You can be one fall away from disaster. I went Tomconroy Dec 2023 #8

True, but nobody goes into assisted living before they need the assistance. marybourg Dec 2023 #9

I think you are confused about the terms you are using. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #10

No, I'm not. As I said upthread, I'm in my early 80's marybourg Dec 2023 #11

I'm not going to argue with you. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #12

Your description matches my experience with my mom. yardwork Jan 2024 #15

Yes, that the usual path. Assisted living is not for the well. marybourg Jan 2024 #16

It worked fairly well. COVID caused isolation and issues yardwork Jan 2024 #18

This wouldn't work for everyone.... anciano Dec 2023 #13

I am 75 years old, still living on my own, and in excellent health. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #14

My MIL, who is 89, is moving to a senior apartment complex near us. yardwork Jan 2024 #17