08-31-21, 12:52 AM | |
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TinaT, I just wanted to comment that the caring and helpful concern and advice you've given to Tracy is one reason why I come to this forum. I'm sure it hasn't been easy for you to discuss since you are also on a similar painful road, and it shows what a kind and generous person you are.
Tracy, prayers for you and your family as you deal with such a difficult situation.
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08-31-21, 08:00 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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cataddict ~ Thank you for your kind words. I have been involved with helping 3 different family members with late life living. All 3 were a bit different, and my level of help was different as well. I've learned so much about all the red tape, hoops a family has to jump through, etc just to get an elderly loved one help in a way most of us are not trained for.
I made a choice after going through this with my mom that I would make myself available to talk with families that have these decisions ahead of them but don't know where to start. I point them to resources in our area and like Tracy, I give a list a of questions to ask. Helping break down some of the red tape is all I want to do. Because there's a lot of it.
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08-31-21, 12:15 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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in our state, there are many licensed care homes. each home is licensed to care for up to 6 people in a home setting. it's run as a business and requires extensive licensure and periodic inspections. it's also eligible for medicare coverage.
my cousin and her MD husband own one - a separate dwelling about 2 blocks aways from their own residence. i have a co-worker who also owns one in his own house - they live upstairs and the care home is downstairs, run by his wife. she is not a nurse by profession, but hires 3 nurses who work for her. if home setting care is an option in your city, it's less hectic and the ratio of patient to caregiver is lower, thereby offering focused care.
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09-10-21, 06:07 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Boston, MA
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I wanted to give a quick update. We had my aunt admitted to a geriatric psych ward while we continue to find a permanent nursing home for her.
The first couple of days were really rough but with meds and a lot of support from us and the staff she seems to be adjusting. I came across this documentary (Alzheimer’s: the Caregivers Perspective). This documentary really sums up how hopeless the situation I’m in feels. I guess it helps in a way to know we are not alone. https://youtu.be/CcBH077AEm8
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Northern Alabama
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