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06.22.08, 17:48 PM General Topics
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Anyone place parents/ILs in assisted living? ILs are not doing so well, and we need to start thinking about where they'll live if they can't live alone. Right now they winter in fla and spend summer in NJ. We would like them to consider moving to assisted living in nyc because all the family is here and we could see them all the day. Also they would be able to get around by bus when they can no longer drive. Is this a crazy idea? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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It could very well be crazy if they do not enjoy NYC (like my parents). Also may be very much more expensive. Are thre areny nice AL places near thier NJ residence? Where in NJ? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:02 PM Flag

if they can afford it, i think its a great idea [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:03 PM Flag

It isn't crazy, but it may be overly optimistic. I put my grandparents on the wait list for several assisted living facilities in Manhattan. This was 2.5 years ago. In the meanwhile, they are living in assisted living in Nassau County. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:04 PM Flag

They may prefer to be in a warmer climate in the winter. We moved my grandparents to assisted living further north, and they complained constantly about the cold weather. They have since moved back to Florida (year round) and are much happier. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:29 PM Flag

That's what we worry about, but it will be very hard to see them if they're down in fla year round. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag