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Having my mum live with me

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Sun, 1 Feb 2009, 18:57 - Jim
My mum currently lives in the states. I will be going to get her in August of this year, she is looking forward to coming home. She was diagnosed with alcohol related dementia in 1996 and has been in residential care since. She is 66 now and I want to her to spend
her twilight years back home in Scotland. She is adament about wanting to stay with me. as she has had enough with care homes. The only problem is that I currently work away, although my partner will be there for her. I want to find out about getting her into a day centre during the week, so my partner can work and attend college. I have no clue where to start. To be honest I am looking forward to having my mum stay with us, I know it will be hard work. I just need to find out where she can go during the day. Interacting with others would be good for her, as she is very friendly. She can also do alot of things for herself, such as bathing and dressing. i wouldn't let her near the cooker though. If anyone could offer any information I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you.
Mon, 2 Feb 2009, 15:49 - Jill
Hi Jim.
I have answered your email in some detail in your other email entry. I hope you can find it. If not email back and I will rewrite it.
OK?
Jill.

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