Whether or not one likes the word "burden" when referring to elder care, it is often used. And yes, even for those of us who dearly love the person for whom we are caring, when we are realistic, we have to recognize a certain "burden" exists. With love comes pain. With caregiving,...
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N.C.
Friday, March 07, 2008 at 02:28 PMre: decision
Carol Bradley Bursack
Friday, March 07, 2008 at 03:07 PMThanks for your kind words, Nina.
Usually, the decision is made when either the caregiver(s) and/or the care receiver have reached a point when it won't work from home anymore. Safety for both is a concern. If the Alzheimer's patient starts wandering, can someone be awake 24/7? If the Alzheimer's patient becomes violent, can the caregiver(s) handle the situation? That's kind of bottom line criteria, but it's something to think about.
Best,
Carol
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Carol, I like your posts as they are helpful. I am wondering how we should decide if we need to place my father-in-law in a nursing home. What are the factors that you considered? Now we are thinking the passive way - he will stay at home until no one can take care of him properly at home or when he is not safe at home.
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