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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are a number of elder care services that provide in home care, which could be anything from driving to appointments to 24 hour in home care. But honestly you may be better off looking into the assisted living options near you. Or will she live with you? Do you know what kind of financial arrangements she has for end of life care?  Cost may be the biggest limiting factor. [/quote]

I strongly recommend assisted living and she needs an evaluation for anxiety meds. My mother was higher functioning than yours and is using an age in place service. it's a disaster. they tell the elder horror stories about residential places. (Mom could afford top of the line and we have relatives who are quite happy in residential). An aide cannot make sure she takes her anxiety meds and so she goes on and off. The mood swings have alienated friends and family. She is basically descending into madness and isolation with people paid to "yes maam" her. Paranoia is setting in. This was a social person and I truly think she would age backwards at least a little being surrounded by peers looking to make more friends. We saw it happen with inlaws.

Also, her loneliness made her quite controlling and abusive with me and when I step back she lashes out at others. It really turns into a downward cycle. I strongly suggest residential.[/quote]

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