Dear Carol: About three months ago, my mom moved from the home where she and my deceased dad had lived to an Assisted Living facility (ALF). This was her idea, and I was all for it, but her reaction is so inconsistent. She’ll love it for a while. New friends, interesting activities, feeling safer. Then, she hates it. She says she’s a prisoner since she can’t drive anymore, and she needs to be signed out. She’ll gripe about the other people or complain about the staff. Then it’s back to loving it. When she’s negative, I remind her about what she’s loved about it, but this just makes her sulk. Is there a better way to respond? – ML
Continue reading on Inforum to learn how to support someone who has moved to Assisted living:
Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol
Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discreet dignified protection via Amazon and use the Promo Code AskCarol10
***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources
Related Stories
- Valentine's Day When Your Spouse Doesn't Know You
- Like Dementia, Incontinence is Not Just Reserved for Older Adults
- Juggling Priorities for Multiple Elders Reality for Many Caregivers
