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[quote=Anonymous]I went through this decision over the summer. My mom wanted to try the in-home care route, but her main issue – fall risk – could not be addressed by a person coming for a few hours a day, and around the clock care is obscenely expensive and honestly – not needed beyond “she might fall”. We tried the fall detection necklace but she hated it and refused to use it (much longer story behind this…) We went with an independent living facility with meals and activities that offers a continuum of care. We have someone come in 2 times a day for 30-45 minutes to help her as needed (medicine, if she wants help in the shower, etc). And there is staff on duty around the clock that can assist if she falls (which she has…). It really depends on the amount of care required and ability to pay for it.[/quote]
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