Ann called and said “I think it is time for my parents to move to Independent Living.”
“Ok” I said, “tell me what is happening with them that makes you think it is time to move.”
“Well, Mom is 85 and in skilled nursing right now, because she had a heart-attack last week. We are thinking she can’t go home, because she has been declining over the last few years both mentally and physically. She barely walks anymore, and she has what appears to be dementia although we have never had a true diagnosis. Dad is 89, and he is her primary caregiver, but we have also been noticing some cognitive change in him as well. So we don’t think it is wise for them to stay at home by themselves.”
I could not agree more. However, it is waaaaay too late for Independent Living. From what Ann has told me, that move should have been made about 10 years ago.
