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Posted: October 20, 2003

"How I Cope"

Developing a Plan for Transitioning to an Assisted Living Facility

Pearl closed the door for the last time on the two-bedroom apartment she had occupied since 1974 and handed the key to her son-in-law. It was a tough day for everyone involved, and the car trip 10 miles north to her ?new home? seemed to last hours instead of minutes. She appeared sad and forlorn as she clutched a box of family pictures in her lap. ?What could we have done to make this trip a happier one for all of us?? I asked myself the question over and over again as I sat in the front seat of our car.

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