Conserving Estate Money No Excuse for Risking Elder's Health

Dear Carol: My mom moved into the memory unit of an assisted living last year and she loves it. She’s very social so this environment is perfect for her. Now, my brother has suddenly decided that he wants Mom to come and stay with him for the winter since he lives in a warmer climate. He’s the man so he has the Power Of Attorney. Mom doesn’t want to leave her comfortable little apartment, but she’s said if he really wants her there for a time, she should do it. My fear is that the move could make her dementia worse. My brother says he just wants to spend more time with Mom, but he's never been that close so the only true motivation that I can see is that he knows how expensive AL is and he’s struggling financially. I think that he wants to save the estate money. I’m not trying to keep Mom in my town to be selfish. I just want her happy. How do I handle this? – SD Read the full column on Inforum about the wisdom of moving someone with Alzheimer's: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Over 50 experts can guide your caregiving journey when you won this virtual summit. click the image to learn more: Related articles Aromatherapy Shown to be Safe and Effective for People With Alzheimer's (Minding Our Elders®) Eldercare Lessons from the Land of the Incas: Part 1 (Minding Our Elders®) The Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role (Min...
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