((((((((((((Sally)))))))))))) My heart goes out to you - in part because I've been there, done it and got a few of those t-shirts myself - the worst dent is to your pride and if you're anything like me, your confidence. My advice? Do whatever makes you feel safest, good and secure. If that is moving into sheltered accommodation, a condo or staying where you are - think about what makes YOU feel the best. Remember - and I know this is a fuddy duddy cliche - but the biggest fear is fear itself - conquer that and you're on your way. If you did more into assisted living, you just might feel safer and less isolated - after all you would just be 'one of the crowd' as opposed to the odd one out. I wish I had wiser answers....