Parents going to assisted living? Should I dismantle my life and move closer to home? Is now the time to get a dog? Will my boyfriend come with me? Does mom even remember me? 

Cindy Gilbert has the 411 on what and what not to do.

Mom now in assisted living. I move to be closer to her and a Corgi enters our life.

YOU NEED THAT DOG

Okay, Mom is here and what does this look like because it’s what we don’t plan for that trips us up.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

A heads up on how you can participate in and be more involved and helpful with transitioning your parents into the healthcare facility that is right for them.