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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really disagree with the people saying not to move her. The move will be stressful but it is more important to have her closer to you. Better for her and you.

There are a lot of ways to do it - you can hire 1:1 aides and work with the airline, get a medical flight, etc. [/quote]

Elderly people decline much more quickly when you move them. This is terrible advice.[/quote]

+1. Much better to hire 1:1 aides to help her with necessary tasks and keep you updated with any changes in between your visits. [/quote]

+100 You can hire a Care Manager to check on her and advocate for anything needed and consult back with you. That person can also bring in any services needed like a travelling speech therapist is she had a stroke (sorry to be so grim, but my mother needed this). They are usually pretty warm and friendly and know how to win over just about anyone so your mom will likely enjoy the visits especially since the whole point it to make sure she gets everything she needs.

Moving someone at that age is definitely a recipe for rapid decline and so much guilt. Call/Face time/ visit when you can and just make sure you have a good set up where she is already adjusted.[/quote]

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