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From having moved our folks into an independent living unit a year ago, I think your having to be gone a week might actually be cause for concern to your Mom.  If there anyway that you could ask a good friend or even two to go and visit her a couple of times while you are away during that week and introduce the friend to her a couple of days before you leave.  Or could you even pay someone to do so and introduce her to your Mom ahead of time.  I mean think of the sudden change from the place she has known and community to a brand new city, new setting and I take it just you as her lifeline to perhaps the reality she has left. Another thought is if she is religious at all, could you talk to the clergy person who might do visits to the nursing facility and see if he/she might drop by and introduce oneself to your Mom and visit with her while you are gone.

Also, if your Mom becomes very agitated with all the transition before you even mention your trip, I would consider hiring an agency to provide some direct sitters to her the week you must travel and let them know the kinds of things she might like to do - tv shows, walks, being read to, cards or other games.  And also what activities you might like the sitter to be sure she gets to.  Often late afternoon to early evening can be hard for the elderly so assess if someone should be around at that time till she is tucked in bed for evening.  If she is on the edge of senility, a sudden move, new place and you not being there suddenly might push her over the edge.  So do take time to discuss the best option open to you.[/quote]

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