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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would support their move into the local assisted living facility and help them do it now.  It will only get harder later.

Once they are in there, you can evaluate how things are going.  It will be easier to move them from one assisted living place to another if you need to, than it will be to move them from their home out to you here in dc. [/quote]
Yes, this. Get them to start prepping for a move far in advance of when they will do it. My parents did this but my just inlaws talked about it but that's all they ever did. Then it was too late and we had to make quick care decisions. If you are lucky, he will be serious about moving. Encourage them to gather and consolidate paperwork, earmark favorite items they want to take to the new place, and start to get rid of things.

In the meantime, look into a service that will come in and evaluate the home for trip hazards and other safety issues. The local police may have a check in service where they call and report they are fine. See if they would be open to a camera to monitor in case of emergency (my mom agreed to having it in the kitchen which was fairly inobtrusive).

Best of luck too you. [/quote]

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