Sometimes the euphemisms get me down

I got mail this morning saying that Mom is being "moved to our Lake household", which is the third and most severe tier of their dementia care, "as this is where those who need additional assistance with ADLs and their meals live. "

I don't object to the decision in any way; my brother's on site and has been seeing her regularly, and if anything were inappropriate about this decision, he'd be on it.

I just get so tired of "needs assistance with ADLs" when I would rather hear "is fighting her medication" or "cannot eat unaided" or whatever, specifically, made them realize it's time to move Mom. I can infer "cannot eat unaided" but I wish they'd say it directly.

I realize that I'm weird like this. I would rather be hit with the rock of truth than be assured that "a hard substance is inbound". Similarly, I looked all over their gauzy, picture-filled site for a description of what, exactly, are the additional needs the Lake Household provides.

Sigh. Sent a text to my brother, waiting to hear from him.

Posted Sep 3, 2025, 6:23 PM UTC

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