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You might contact the local Office of Aging once you have a clear idea of her income and any resources in her name to see about other assisted living or even just subsidized senior housing options.  There are also some settings called Adult Homes which can or can't be appropriate options depending on who is running them AND any senior setting needs close, continuing scrutiny especially as the skills of the elderly person may decline.  If DH grandmother is still pretty independent, then see what she can do on her own and then figure out with family members taking on tasks what someone might be hired to do help grandma.  Things like meals on wheels, paratransit to a senior day program a couple of days a week for socialization, and other local services need to be investigated.

It is also very important to help grandma get her will, health care directive and power of attorney put in place while her mind is clear so her wishes can be known and so she can designate who she wants to act in her behalf.  Also continue to do research on area nursing home facilities in case such care is suddenly needed so that at least there can be a priority list of good to worse.[/quote]

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