Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged single woman who only wants the best for her mom. Six months ago, she moved to assisted living because, while she’s doing well with her general health, she is forgetful and is afraid to live alone. At the time of her move, I lived 500 miles away. Now, due to a job change, I live near Mom. She has friends and feels secure in her new home, but I still feel better that I can visit often and watch over her care. The glitch is that since I live close to Mom, my brother thinks I should take her to live with me. He says all “those places” are terrible and she’s not safe. This is suspect, since he seemed fine with her move until I told him how much her care costs. Mom is financially well set for the care she’ll need long-term. I know my brother, and he’s always shor

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