my mom is 74 and has been living alone for the past few years but it's getting harder for her to manage on her own. she's still pretty sharp mentally but the physical stuff like cooking, getting around the house, and keeping up with her meds has become a real issue. i live about two hours away so i can't check in on her as much as i want to.
i've been researching assisted living in pittsburgh and honestly the options are overwhelming. some places look great online but then you read the reviews and it's a whole different story. i don't want to just pick something based on a brochure.
if anyone has gone through this with their own parents in the pittsburgh area, what did you look for when choosing a place? was the cost manageable or did it drain savings fast? any facilities you'd actually recommend or ones to avoid?