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He accepts it, just doesn't like to confront it. I can't tell if that's the disease talking or his attitude. He's always been good at denial. He says he agrees that we need to make changes. We have an appointment with our lawyer and financial advisor in a few weeks, after that we are talking about contacting a realtor. I think that is our first step in disposing of real estate. We have talked about just selling the farm and staying here-but he said he doesn't want to watch someone else take over the farm. It would be too hard. I'm just concerned that when the time comes to look for smaller property, he will be resistant to execute. For now, I've decided not to borrow trouble from the future and just move on day by day to the eventual end of moving. I know that is best. We are about 50 minutes out of Cincinnati, Ohio our preferred health care providers-and 45 minutes from our daughter who is my main support. That with the weight of a large two story home-5 acre lot and 400 acre farm makes it impractical to stay here. Also, it is difficult to get help in the country and services are not as readily available as they are in Northern Ky. And yes I did connect with debbraw and she has been incredibly helpful. I down loaded the Savey Caretaker guide as she suggested and have read it once. I'm sure I'll revisit it time after time. Also made some other contacts that she suggested as being helpful. I find Alz.org offers great information; I have attended several of their webinars which have been useful. Be glad when COVID is over so I can attend some in person. But for now, feel fortunate to have the virtual sites. Our situation is slightly different due to my husband's essential tremor combined with the MCI. We move on step by step, making each day the best day possible, sharing our journey; planning for the worst, hoping for the best. Thanks for checking on us. I will contact the other people as soon as possible.

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@ann59, I love that phrase "I've decided not to borrow trouble from the future and just move on day by day." - so wise, but often a challenge to do. The criteria for the decisions today will be different when the time comes for you to have to make the decisions. I'm confident that you will cross that bridge when the time comes. I'm glad to hear that you have solid support from your daughter. That is so important.