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When to move mom to a care facility

Mom is no longer ambulatory and very heavy, and doesn't sleep.

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  • Kathryn Mc
    Kathryn Mc Member Posts: 12
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    Hi, I am sorry that there are no definitive answers. It may never feel like the right time. But, if you believe she will receive good care and you are physically un able to continue her care at home it may be time. You’re not abandoning your mom. You will still be able to visit with her and will have a peace of mind, knowing that she is getting well taken care of. If your mom can’t sleep, then you can’t sleep. Without sleep, you cannot function physically, or mentally well. Blessings

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
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MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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