The Gift of Placement

Dear Teri:

 

Thank you for sharing your experience of placing your husband in a care home. Your message is inspirational, and shows others that while the process of placing a loved one can be difficult, some caregivers find that this move reduces the amount of stress felt by caregivers and their loved ones.

 

Many caregivers begin to consider placement when the care needs of their loved ones outweigh their ability to effectively meet these needs. This transitional period may be difficult for all parties involved. However, caregiving responsibilities do not end once a loved one moves to a home or facility. Caregivers can remain involved by visiting and by advocating for the needs of their loved ones. This may include helping loved ones become accustomed to their new settings. As both parties begin to adjust to their new environment, it is important to continue using support networks for assistance. Support networks can help caregivers address feelings that they are having regarding the placement of their loved ones.

 

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) has available for caregivers a telephone-based support network called Care Connection. If you are interested in joining a live support group, please call AFA at 1-866-AFA-8484 (toll-free 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern) to speak to one of our licensed social workers. Our social workers can also help you find organizations that can provide support and assistance in your area.

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Teri you are so kind to share this story with us - your story.  Your humility and character shine through here and I am so happy that you are your husband are finding a peace that can help you move forward.

 

 Dont' stop now - continue to stay positive and feel whatever you need to.

 

Please come back and share more of your story with us - I know it is helping many people already.

 

All the Best, SMM 

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Teri, your post will give hope to many people who must follow a similar path.  Keep us posted.

 

Best wishes,

Kristi

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Teri - thank you so much for this journal entry.  The decision about what to do must have been just so difficult - and will give others the ability to look at their situation and know that it may need adjusting.  So many think that the only situation is to keep their loved one with them till the end but this just shows that this may not indeed be the right way, for the loved one or themselves.  I do wish you all the best & good luck for the future  :0)........Cathrynn X
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