Mom was in Assisted Living but her dementia has increased to the point she needs to be in a Memory Care Unit. At this point she is one of the more "high functioning" residents. But she DOES need to be there. However, she thinks she should be able to live on her own. How do I explain to her that she is exactly where she needs to be?
Otherwise, you'll just have to move her but she won't be happy and liable to fight it. Just keep visiting her and taking her on outings so she can still have sense of normalcy with you. Maybe you can tAke her to lunch or dinner occasionally on the AL side if both are located in same complex.