we moved my MIL onto our farm, built her a "hadicapped home" she's 700 feet from my door, it allows her to keep her indepence, but we are next door. She doesn't use her stove, but does use the Microwave I am on call if she needs something 24/7, and have left my bed/work whatever to assist her. We know that someday we will have to think about other options, but right now it's working for all involved, she's 81