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Man that's a tough one. The dementia aspect makes things that much more difficult. I'm not sure I'd lie to my parent. One of the things I promised my parents when they made me POA for medical and financial was that I'd never lie to them and never do anything that went against their stated wishes. Can you get your dad to help with the sell? Maybe if he appears excited about it, it might help your mom be more open to it.
Thankfully my dad went willingly into an assisted living facility. I went daily to see him just because I spent so much time around him normally with my handling of his finances. I thought it helped maintain some level of normalcy for him while he adjusted to being in a new environment. The facility my dad was in had a monthly calendar of events that I'd spend time going over with him to find things he might enjoy. I wouldn't attend those events other than the weekly happy hour where the facility brought in live music, served snacks and a couple drinks.
I wish you the best in this. I'm sure it's not easy.
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Nick
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