Keeping seniors engaged in life

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2. We've talked with her about going into assisted living

But she is a very private person and hates being around people all the time. We also are afraid that removing her from her familiar surroundings would be bad for her mental state. She has her routine - gets up, fixes her own breakfast, walks around her yard (she has an amazing green thumb and a greenhouse full of flowers), reads two papers, and is pretty active in the mornings. Afternoon and evenings are the problem. She takes a nap after lunch, then seems at loose ends after that.

Right now she has 24 hour caretakers - they clean and cook and make sure she takes her meds on time and is OK. She's fallen a few times and we have to make sure there is someone there if she has a worse fall and is hurt. She also is not allowed to drive anymore and the caretakers can take her shopping or for doctor's appointments if one of us is not available.

Frankly, I do think she might be better off in a facility because most have activities to keep the residents involved. But I don't think we will be able to convince her until she is too far gone to be safe at home.

Thanks!