Comments on: What I learned by moving three parents in two days into an assisted living home https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:19:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: Elaine https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-27 Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:07:34 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-27 In reply to Sally Hoynacki.

Sally, it’s so hard to balance physical and mental states! We just sold my mom and stepdad’s car and they’re on medicaid as well and feeling a bit “trapped.” Yes, let’s connect soon!

]]> By: Sally Hoynacki https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-26 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:45:19 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-26 Hello Old Friend!!!
Such wise and pragmatic words! Funny how this “middle stage” creeps up on us! My mom is 92 and living in her 3rd assisted living facility necessitated by medical and financial constraints. Unfortunately, her next move will be to a Medicaid nursing home which I fear for her will be prison. She is “with it” but her body is falling apart. I hope my kids are watching the compassionate care my siblings and I are attempting to provide! Looking forward to reconnecting with you soon!!

]]> By: Cindy https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-23 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:19:50 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-23 Elaine – you are compassionate in your actions, and how you facilitated parent-oriented decision making.

Well done! Homesickness is one of the toughest feelings during transition to new living environments.

Well done. Wishing all your parents success and new comforts, new friends to enjoy.

-Cindy

]]> By: Anne Habza https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-21 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:04:26 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-21 Elaine, thank you for this great piece. I am primary caregiver for my 91 year old mother. She is fighting the move to assisted living with everything she has. Have done a downsize to an apartment but this is temporary. Good luck with your parents.

]]> By: Elaine https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-20 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:15:59 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-20 In reply to Michelle.

That’s wonderful that your mom was so proactive — and that you encouraged her to get the Long Term Care policy. We really were fortunate to find this facility and I’m grateful my parents are all settling in well.

]]> By: Elaine https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-18 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:11:18 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-18 In reply to Jody Spivey.

Jody, so good to hear from you! I’ve learned a lot in the last 18 months with regards to assisting parents — trial by fire, lol. Hope you’re settling in to your new digs!

]]> By: Jody Spivey https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-17 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:37:09 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-17 In reply to Jody Spivey.

Elaine,

I loved your story about moving your parents. The subject is perfect for so many of us dealing with our aging folks. Thanks for sharing your journey.

]]> By: Jody Spivey https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-16 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:36:00 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-16 Elaine,

I loved your story about living your parents. The subject is perfect for so many of us dealing with our aging folks. Thanks for sharing your journey.

]]> By: Michelle https://elainejunge.com/what-i-learned-by-moving-three-parents-in-two-days-into-an-assisted-living-home/#comment-13 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:05:18 +0000 https://elainejunge.com/?p=502#comment-13 Great ideas, Elaine. I’m glad it all worked out with the facility having the 2 openings when you needed them. I was lucky that my mom picked her facility before she needed it and when she was ready, she arranged the move. Thank goodness also for the Long Term Care policy I had her buy when she was in her 50’s or we wouldn’t have had the options we’ve been lucky to have.

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