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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She plays cards with people on her street, goes to church with a neighbor, goes to the hairdresser with a different neighbor, etc. In the rehab I encouraged socializing as did the activities director, but no luck. She did not even hang out around the nurse station as many patients did. 20 years ago she was social in her 55+, now she just does not seem interested in large group socializing, seems to find it draining. She spent a lot of time on the phone at the rehab. So, for now, going with staying in her house but with more help and support. If the caregiver is not available, the agency provides a different one. They will also drive her to appointments, the store, activities, etc. [/quote]

I think CCRCs are much more “home” and neighborhood-like than rehab facilities.   I don’t have a ton of experience with them, but the couple I’ve seen were very medicalized and institutional.   I’m hyper social and I’d want to stay in my room in a place like that.  [/quote]

I think you are deluding yourself.  If you honestly believe the above, please read the book, "On Being Mortal."[/quote]

I think you misread pp’s post.   [/quote]

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