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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you'll never really know till you try. My dad is 80 and we helped him move to a continuing care retirement community this year - he was one of those guys who swore he'd never leave his house, but we could see it was just getting too much. We started with doctors, and accompanied him to a visit, where he was sent to a neurologist, where they diagnosed minor non-Alzheimers dementia. Then took away his license. It was a horrendous crisis, but in the long run it was great - it forced us to act earlier than we would have otherwise. He's so happy now - he has company for every meal, but privacy and dignity in his own apartment. And we feel secure knowing he can get any help he needs, whatever happens with his health.

Obviously my situation is different than yours, but honestly I didn't think he'd go, and my husband was sure it was the wrong thing for him. One of my brothers pushed the issue, and I'm really grateful that he did. You need to test them, and then figure out what kind of help they need, and find a way to persuade them to accept it. Easier said than done, I know, but it's not impossible.[/quote]

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