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[quote=Anonymous]I feel for you, OP - my late mother became increasingly more irrational, irritable and impatient at 87 with CHF and in and out of skilled nursing-assisted-hospitalizations-and finally independent living with 24/7 aides.

She was in a continuing care community and moved about every 2 months within the community. I know exactly what you mean about rules and being unable to have meals communally in pajamas. My mom skirted those rules several times and was so proud - I think staff picked their battles carefully with her.

The solution is NOT relocating your uncle but rather as PP mentioned, seeing about hiring a sitter-type aide. Someone who will be more of a companion type sitter: can accompany him/push his wheelchair (or spot him) for fresh air and time sitting outdoors just chatting or greeting passers by, or maybe chaperoning him to site events he’d otherwise hesitate to join (bingo, travel talks, movies, etc) and fetch him snacks, lay out his clothes for the next day, help with ADL.

Start with a daytime aide. You’re looking for an independent contractor. The facility will likely discourage this hire and refuse to provide recommendations but your freedom of choice. Guarantee if you ask around you can find an aide who’s looking to take on more hours and a new client.

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