Lucinne McCauley visits her mother Lulu often at her new home, which is complete with a gated entry, lush landscaping and grazing miniature horses. Lulu’s daughter often finds her mom sitting in her favorite chair – at the end of the dining room, between a piano and large picture window.

But Lulu’s surroundings are in no ordinary house. Lulu has Alzheimer’s disease and two years ago, her daughter moved her to Silverado Senior Living, a residential long-term care facility in Encinitas.

Although the decision to put a loved one in a care facility can be difficult, McCauley’s mother has adapted well to her new environment.   She has a favorite nurse and a group of ladies who she sits with for meals and activities.  For McCauley and Lulu, Silverado is as close to a dream-come-true as they could hope for - under the circumstances.  That dream, however, is coming to an end.

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