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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And I know you didn’t ask for it, but the reality is that eventually she’ll realize you’re serious and then she will agree to move closer to you. Even in an assisted care place so you ca visit her often.[/quote]

This.  You just have to let things play out.  Give her a very boring winter and she may come around.  It takes a while for reality to get through wishful thinking.[/quote]

Thank you. My DH said something similar and I think this is the correct/only approach. She lives in the Upper Midwest and winter will certainly be dull and restrictive.[/quote]

MIL is finally thinking about giving up her car keys in her 90's with severe macular degeneration, OP. She has no business being on the road, and SIL actually took MIL to renew her license a short time ago when the macular degeneration had already increased considerably. I am glad your mom no longer drives, for her sake, and the sake of the young families on the road.  I agree that the rest will play out, and she may concede - IF she is not overly stubborn. MIL is overly stubborn, so getting her to do anything is impossible.  If your mom has common sense, she will come around before too long.

Will your mom be able to live with/near you, or does she have a promising set up for old age? MIL has a great set up (better than most retired people), due to FIL, so that has worked out. If only she knew how lucky she really was/is.  I am sure your mother will be grateful, when changes are needed. [/quote]

There is ALWAYS one relative sabotaging eldercare. Always.  It was my SIL, too. [/quote]

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