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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP—it sounds like you want the SW to explain to your parents that they cannot live alone and that they need to sell their home in order to pay for care.

If I’m incorrect, what is it you want the SW to do that they are not doing?[/quote]

I agree this is what OP wants.  OP, social work does not attract practical, pragmatic individuals. Also, since they have no legal authority over your parents they can only be "touchy feely".  Like I said earlier, their goal is to answer questions, very gently make suggestions, and leave the appt with your parents feeling they were heard and comforted.

You might get lucky and get a physical therapist that will be more honest and realistic with your parents.  Let the agency know you would like it if your parents would move into a home.  They don't want to say things out of place

Like doctors that won't address weight with obese patients, they don't want to offend and/or cut off communication.  The elder care system is for what your parents want, not what is best or what you want.[/quote]

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