Rehoming

Moving our LO's is so hard. How long has she been with you? It can take awhile before the PWD becomes accustomed to a new environment.

Sometimes the anxiousness comes from being somewhere unfamiliar (even if it's a place she was familiar with in the past). You can reassure her she is safe with you and loved. Our LO's often will take their cues from us. If you are calm and reassuring, see if that helps. Remember that you won't be able to reason with her. "Mom, you're with me now because…." She won't understand. In her mind, there's nothing wrong with her.

Often redirection can help. "Mom I wanted to do this with you today…" and then direct her toward something she enjoys. As much as she is able, have her help with things around the house: folding her laundry, setting the table, etc. so she feels included. Personally, I don't think there's harm in acknowledging that you understand she wants to go home, that change is hard, etc. Some things will work sometimes and then not work other times. It's a process.

If you haven't read "The 36-Hour Day" it's a book that has helped many of us here.

Would it be possible to blame the move on her doctor? Sometimes my mom does better at accepting things if it comes from someone other than me.