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Originally Posted by cabmandone
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.
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I'm right there with you and I thought I never would until now. Then came dementia.
She now needs 24x7 care, she needs to be in a locked facility so she does not wander off and she absolutely does not want to go.
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Originally Posted by cabmandone
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.
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Yes, that is a good point.
He has told her several times that he sincerely wants to go to that facility in the building next where my mom will be that is low security, private studios, just meals, cleaning, check ins and activities. My dad does not yet qualify for the insurance to pay for this.
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Originally Posted by cabmandone
I wish you the best in this. I'm sure it's not easy.
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I appreciate it.