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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she is the citizen of that country (and I assume since her medical care is covered, she is), she'd want to stay put. She returned for a reason. [/quote]

When she was not facing a terminal illness.[/quote]

But if she has family and friends there and that country’s language is her first language she might be more comfortable there. My mother grew up in another country and then came to the US when she was 20. She speaks English fluently, graduated from college in the US and worked in the US for 35 years. Now in her mid 80’s she streets speaking her native language as she cognitively declines. Her long term memory is still intact and I think it is just easier for her. [/quote]

Op said her mom or her friend's mom is isolated so doesn't have friends and family. Also, you can rely on friends and family for visits and dropping off a meal here and there, but you always need to hire someone to coordinate things if you can't be there. Everyone is burned out from their own family illnesses and isn't looking to be someone's free caregiver or coordinator. See what you can hire. Also, does the hospital have a translator who can be involved in talking with doctors? Did your mom sign a release?[/quote]

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