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My mother has a habit of telling people what they want to hear just to get people off her back. All I can do is hope. They are mailing me the brochure this week and my brother is definitely coming up the weekend of February 28th. He said he will try and talk her into it too.
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Elaine, it doesnt matter whether she agrees when the time comes.

You've set a process in motion that

1. ensures that you no longer get enmeshed in her nonsense (you visit once a week and don't respond to her demands).

2. Ensures that other people (her doctor, ems, aps, other relatives) know what is going on and will stop enabling her. Not keeping secrets anymore is the first step towards resolution, in my experience.

This will all play out and your mother will end up in care IF you stand firm and call 911 if she has an "emergency" instead of running over. Keep going to work and live your life.
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I am glad she agreed to the home health aide. The more people that see how she is living the better. Sooner or later, (hopefully sooner) she will be forced to surrender. She’s tough! She has been manipulative but you can beat her at her own game. You can be tougher! This is going to turn around for you, Elaine. Just watch, it will.
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