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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can she live with you?  I am crying reading this. [/quote]

OP said she needs medical supervision because she will not take her medicine. It's not something a child can do for a parent.  I know what I'm talking about, because I tried it and it was exhausting and unsuccessful. Eventually my mom came to like the facility and a year later everything is going much better. Sometimes you can't have your parents with you, even if you really would like them there.  [/quote]

It is extremely difficult.  Unless you have lived it, you cannot understand.[/quote]

Having lived it as a minor NOT taking medicine or forgetting to take medicine is a very minor thing as far as type of care needed in assisted living or a skilled nursing facility.  But the fact that the mom needs meds and is not capable of or refuses to take them is probably indicative of a larger issue.

If I needed to take a medication to remain  functioning I'd take it.  Ideally an elderly disabled person will move to a viable residence before tragedy strikes.  For some that is an apt in a senior complex [supports available when no driving] and they still drive.   From there it's an apt in assisted living then skilled nursing.

If they have family, friends, etc in an area it is best to be in an accessible  place NOT a long road trip. Plus the outings will be to places they enjoy and are familiar with-not starting over in a new place-essentially moving.  
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