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    Hi all. I found a really lovely MC for my mom and will be moving her in three weeks. I think she may adjust well since she really likes to be social, but she has made it clear that she doesn’t want to go to MC. She does want some freedom and to be able to do things in her own so I’m thinking I can use this to my advantage. What and when do you tell your LO?  It was recommended that we say she needs observation by a doctor or rehab for a few weeks. But when do I tell her?  The day of?  She has a doctors appointment two weeks before. Do I have the doctor start the fib for me then?  Then how often and when do you visit?  One place said not to visit for a week and the one where she is going made it sound like it was best to come sooner. Or maybe it depended on how she was adjusting. Do they give your LO meds on the day of the move?  Do they usually get worse after the move? I appreciate any and all advice. Thanks in advance.

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        I think Daughter80 has a point. The MC community you choose will become your mom’s or dad’s new home. Though it’s encouraged to create a homey feeling from the start by incorporating a senior’s decorations and personal items into the space before the move if possible. Aim to move during a memory test care activity your loved one might enjoy, like an art class, singalong, or game of bingo. Visits made during mealtimes, activities, or games help divert attention from potentially volatile emotions. It also signifies a visit’s unmistakable conclusion, making saying goodbye simpler.

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