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The Last Rose at 100+

The Last Rose at 100+

Facing the prospect of assisted living

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Jim Buie
Mar 23, 2023
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I’m in Boston this week, helping my 100-year-old mother-in-law as she considers the prospect of a move to “assisted living.” The family is in tag-team mode until plans firm up or settle down.

When I arrived on Saturday, she told Alexa to play “Chatanooga Choo-Choo” to celebrate. Alexa obeyed. Carol is still sharp in mind. But after a bout with RSV and a…

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