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catrose

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2. My town has facilities for people to isolate if they've been exposed

Reply to BlueDawn (Original post)

Sun Sep 27, 2020, 04:53 PM

Sep 2020

and don't want to expose the rest of the family.

It sounds like the chief problem would be getting your mother there--I don't know if it works in reverse, if the rest of the household could go into quarantine to keep away from her.

I am so sorry. It's heartbreaking to hear she won't make the least effort to keep her family safe.

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Just was told that someone at my 89-year-old mother's small church has tested positive for COVID-19. [View all] BlueDawn Sep 2020 OP

I understand the concern TEB Sep 2020 #1

My town has facilities for people to isolate if they've been exposed catrose Sep 2020 #2

Ohio has money for such facilities at least - Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #14

Yes, that's the idea in Texas too--I think they're working with hotels. catrose Sep 2020 #16

Move her in with the b-i-l. keithbvadu2 Sep 2020 #3

at this point playing hardball is the only option demtenjeep Sep 2020 #4

Sorry about your mother. A neighbor told me she hasn't been wearing a mask marybourg Sep 2020 #5

Family dynamics and COVID-19 can be a devestating combination. nt LAS14 Sep 2020 #6

I am so sorry. I live in TN as well and I can imagine this upsetting scenario. Tanuki Sep 2020 #7

There is always assisted living. LisaL Sep 2020 #8

I hear you MissB Sep 2020 #9

Quick update: MissB Sep 2020 #17

It may be time for your mother to move out and get her own place. Mariana Sep 2020 #10

Time to discuss other living options? BComplex Sep 2020 #11

For the next two weeks, Staph Sep 2020 #12

I was going to suggest the same thing. Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Staph Sep 2020 #13