Yeah my father in law Jim didn't move from his private home until he was ninety. Sadly by then he'd lost the confidence he needed (and once had in abundance) to make a go of it at senior housing. By the time he 'graduated' to assisted living it was pretty sad to see how far he'd fallen.
The lesson I take away for myself is not to be over confident about how long you'll be able to do what you've always been able to do. Changing one's living arrangements is never easy, so sooner rather than later. I bought Jim one of those little metal tablet holders with the "Keep Calm and Carry On" sayings on the outside in the hopes of helping him cope with his failing memory. That too was something he needed to master before it was completely needed. Note to self.
The lesson I take away for myself is not to be over confident about how long you'll be able to do what you've always been able to do. Changing one's living arrangements is never easy, so sooner rather than later. I bought Jim one of those little metal tablet holders with the "Keep Calm and Carry On" sayings on the outside in the hopes of helping him cope with his failing memory. That too was something he needed to master before it was completely needed. Note to self.
