As you age, and bring in caregivers, your world grows significantly smaller. And it is a huge headache for those managing the caregivers: to find one who is reliable, responsible (won't steal from you), affordable, etc. can be done, but it's a massive time suck. If your parents can afford the AL in a CRC, they can be social, there is accountability, and a lot less management from you. My advice, find a nonprofit one nearby, where you can stop in regularly without it being a hassle

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Anonymous wrote:I don't agree Home Care is best. My parents enjoyed more social interaction. Just the act of walking down the hall for meals, in one day they would have more social interaction than they would have in a week staying in their own home.

THIS!! Eating meals with others who aren't paid or related to you is good for well-being and it gives your mind exercise having to use those social skills.

Yes! Maybe my elder would get some manners like not picking their teeth if they ate with peers vs family. It’s disgusting to eat with them.