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[quote=Anonymous]OP here- it went as well as it could, which is well overall.

FIL, SIL, DH and caregiver (since Oct 2023) took MIL to facility for another "lunch."  Once they arrived, MIL was taken to participate in an activity in another area (this place has activities every 30 mins from 8 am breakfast to 8 pm evening prayer time)
This gave DH and the rest time to go put more items in MIL's new room. 
Lunch time and they all sat together for the meal. One by one, they excused themselves gradually from the table.  The only one left with MIL was her caregiver, Then, two aides came to table, one to tell caregiver she was needed elsewhere and the other to sit with MIL.  And that was the drop off.  Lots of redirection and distraction.

FIL called director this morning and MIL did have a rough night but eventually slept.  Initially didn't want to go to breakfast but did, and ate.  Didn't want to join in morning activity so aide sat with her in main area and they watched a movie. She may have joined the walking club for a stroll afterwards.

So, a slightly bumpy transition but these folks know what they are doing. We are looking forward to seeing her in her new place when it is the best time for her. We don't want to do anything to upset her, because she is in a great place.  It is the best of a sad situation (dementia.) 
Thanks for all the well wishes and info here! [/quote]

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