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Thanks for the advice. My mom is not physically challenged but the reality is that it's likely to happen. She says that likes being alone but she comes alive when others are around. She has dealt with depression for years and the deaths of her friends haven't helped. The loss of independene scares her. We've begged her not to go into the basement when no one in the home. She complied but that meant somoene else does her laundry most of the time. Since I have a one level home, she can resume that part of her life (funny, I'd love to have someone else do mine).
I have a dog that she loves so that's another reason for her being here more. They are good for each other.
She resists senior activities. Instead she drives seniors to their doctors' appointment. But while doing so in the last year, she has run out of gas, hit a pole, locked the keys in the car (more than once) and been seen driving what we think is too fast given her slowed reaction time.
Financially, she doesn't qualify for any special assistance that we're aware of, but we'll look into it if needed.
I do have wood floors. There's a rug in the bedroom/bath hall, but I should get something for the hall leading to the kitchen.
She'll be back here the end of the month, most likely to stay until warmer weather. So I have a little time, but lots to do. A friend suggested changing door knobs to levers. I had already planned to get a walk-in shower installed this summer. I really do appreciate the insight.
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