Wow.  That was a nite and a half.   Mum suffered a fall last nite.  Nothing broken, so that's good news, but she suffered a mild head trauma and will be observed over the next 24 hours.
As mentioned by my wise sister, this may be a pattern.   Mum's falling.   She seems to do it at times that she feels it necessary for attention. 
Another lovely side effect of dementia. 

So here's a question that I'll put out into the universe......

When DO you know that it's the right time for long-term, extended care for your loved one?  Maybe I'm wrong in thinking that I'll "just know".   That I'll be shown a sign, or that the opportunity will just present itself.  Maybe I'm sticking my head in the sand (just a little bit) by thinking that I will not have to do any "heavy lifting" when it comes to this decision.   How do you know?
I'll think about it and provide the answers that I come up with, tomorrow.   In the Meantime, if there IS anyone out there reading, maybe you can give me some of your answers.

Peace out.