[Baz]

Thanks to all for the replies and input.

GREATLY appreciated.

I feel better now that this decision was a sound one.

For those who said leave it to Mom to make the decision - I understand your sentiment and normally I would agree.

The problem is at this point, Mom is going on "emotion" with some of her decision making instead of what I call "critical thinking".

It's like the only consideration (in her mind) is whether to go out to eat or not. No consideration at all about the risks.

Know what I mean?

An analogy would asking your wife/husband if they would like a new car. Now why wouldn't anyone want a new car? Because they cannot justify the expense right now would probably be the main reason. Critical thinking vs. emotional response.

Mom is in control of her faculties but just doesn't have a grasp on critical thinking.

I hope that makes sense.

For the record - we sat down together at her kitchen table to discuss this - I didn't "tell" her what to do. I merely pointed out the big picture and then asked her if what I said made sense. Very respectfully.

I don't really trust other family members to understand what I do because they aren't here and they don't understand. I don't think they realize how important it is to really think things through. I know many of you understand how it is with family.

On behalf of my Mom....thanks again for the help and your thoughts and opinions....it's appreciated more than you know!