FAQs #22
Q22. My mother has reached the point of not being able to tend to herself very well (cook meals, clean house, take correct meds, etc.) Should she move in with us?
A22. Kristin Glenn :
><cite>I think it's really important for your mother to receive a thorough medical and neurological assessment to first determine what's going on with her. After a diagnosis is made and any treatment options reviewed then it will be time to review your mom's options for living arrangements. Having a loved one move in with you is a very significant life change and should be carefully considered. Some questions to ask yourself and other people living with you....<cite>
- Do you have room in your house in order to give living space and privacy to your parent and yourselves?
- Would you have do any remodeling to accommodate your parent?
- What would the effects be on your job/marriage/family/ lifestyle/finances if your parent came to live with you?
It also may be helpful to talk to other adult children who have invited their parent(s) to live with them. There are some good support groups locally, including those sponsored by the local Alzheimer's Association (472-9798). Also when considering other living arrangements the Office on Aging is an excellent resource for information, as is our housing web page.
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