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Moving Mom Moving Mom Gerontology 502 Sheena Ard Concordia University I would advise this family to remember this fact when deciding her living arrangements,” Because older people are typically in their homes many more hours per day than are younger people their living environments are central to their quality of life”(Hillier,S.M.&Barrow,G.M.). I would advise Mary Louise that her health concerns will only progressively get worse. I would advise her that it will be to her benefit to go into an assisted living home,” Independent Apartments that include supportive services such as meals, services, transportation, and other personal care”(Hillier,S.M.&Barrow,G.M.). I would try to persuade her. If she continues to refuse, then the family should take action to…show more content…
I believe she needs to continue life the way she has been, but with a little assistance. Allowing her to stay in her home, continue her routines and life style will only keep her happy. Although she has chronic diseases they seem to be under control because her medications are very minimum. I think if she is taken from her routine or change her lifestyle it will depress her greatly. I would compromise with her by asking her to at least allow someone to come in at night with her. This way she can continue her life style. I would discuss an assisted living home but the choice will be hers to make. She could also consider shared housing. I wouldn’t strip her of her lifestyle and independence as long as she is functioning. When mom is happy she is all right emotionally or mentally. She seems to get around well. She is exercising and moving her limbs just fine. Mom may be 82 but she is getting around better than some 50 year old people. My strong advice would be to get her just a little assistance or company to make sure nothing goes wrong. I hope she wears that necklace to let you know if she falls or needs

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