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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A broken rib is really not a big deal, if that is all that is wrong.  OP didn’t say she punctured a lung or anything serious.  I’ve broken many ribs and it’s uncomfortable, that is all.  There is often no real treatment either…they don’t tape them any more, usually.

I don’t see why this is resulting in so much pressure to move.[/quote]

Because, obviously, older people don't heal or recover as fast. And depending on the context, it can mean that she's losing her sense of balance. Or osteoporosis or something. Both will get worse. And her partner has dementia which will also get worse. So, as often happens, a not-that-bad injury is a harbinger of things to come and a wake-up call for the family.

She doesn't have to move right now but clearly that's where she's headed. "My boyfriend with dementia will care for me singlehandedly" is not a plan.[/quote]

She is actually caring for him and we hate it. One reason to move to sister's area. He won't come with. But I think part of her likes doing it. [/quote]

Well, she may not like it as much when his dementia is worse. Or his children may force him to move, without her.

This stuff is so stressful with adults having new partners. My mom is headed in this direction except her partner is not wealthy, he's broke, and it's so horrible.

Try to be on good terms with his children, you may need to work with them as a team to sell the properties. And beware-- he may try to have her buy him out or other funny business.[/quote]

30 years isn’t a new partner.[/quote]

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