My mother had been in an Assisted Living and gotten very sick, to the point she was in the hospital and then sent to rehab. She was then released to go back to the Assisted Living, but she was so weak and out of it, that I just couldn't send her back. I had made the decision, long ago, never to put her in a nursing home. So I felt it was time to bring her home. She remained weak for months and then after about 6 or 7 months she suddenly got better and now she is doing so much better. This has been going on for almost 3-4 months now.
Are you starting to wonder about your choice to bring her into your home? It can be very challenging to figure out the best course of action. Now that she is stable she could live unchanged for a long time, so you need to be alright with doing this for the long term. I jumped in to help my own mom and made decisions believing that she was nearing the end of her life, now years later I am still her caregiver with no end in sight. I don't think I would have done anything differently, but I do wish I had had a clearer understanding of things back then.
If she is able to go back to assisted living, and wants to, don't try to talk her out of it! You are very nice and loving, but not as interesting as a whole building full of people!
Yes, I do need the breaks and I am working on that. I appreciate your response.
I have just been amazed at the turn around and wondered if anyone else had experienced this happening. Thanks.