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You need to be clear about the demands already on you with more than one child and your desire and most likely financial need to go back to work full-time to educate dear children.  I think you should put the emphasis in talking with your husband that you would like to work with him to find a setting close by where "MIL" would be happiest and would be assured of having the supportive care as she ages out.  Since she is the remaining parent, then if there are resources, I would consider them being put to good use to find the care she needs.  You could look at a life care setting in your area with different levels or a small apartment and price out what home health care agency services would cost.  You could be generous and offer her to come to your home on a regular basis for meals when it fit your schedule and routine, and you could extend yourself to help her out by helping her make connections to new doctors, hair stylist etc in your area.  It is more than likely if she makes the move while she still has her health to some degree she can make new friends in similar circumstances.  And I would point that out to DH as being a very important part of any senior's good health and spirit, AND it would also take off the table undue pressures on you or our marriage.  [/quote]

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