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9. You may not want to hear this but...

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #6)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 04:53 PM

Oct 2024

…you may want to move into a facility closer to your son. My parents retired to Colorado and enjoyed it very much, but I had a career and could not move to Colorado to help. When they got to “that point” the only alternative was to move them closer to me.

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Does anyone here have any experience [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 OP

I'm sure many here do. Do you have any particular questions? marybourg Oct 2024 #1

I'm planning on moving into PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #2

My parents needed help. So I moved them to independent living surfered Oct 2024 #3

Oh, that's lovely. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #5

For my dad... LakeArenal Oct 2024 #11

Oh, that's good to hear. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #13

I handled their finances and bill paying. If you don't have anyone, surfered Oct 2024 #4

Good point. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #6

You may not want to hear this but... surfered Oct 2024 #9

I have been waiting seven years for him to finish PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #12

I've had two relatives live in assisted living.. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #7

Oh, yes, costs vary. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #8

Excellent! Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #10