The trouble with AD's care

This is why they all need their families as an advocate. There are many awful stories out there. Of course, they get more news coverage than the good, daily care many people get. But even one bad place (and we not there are many more) is one too many. Thanks for the update.

Carol

This article hit home.  I have experience with this particular facility in this article.  My opinion is that an assisted living facility with an AD/dimentia unit may not be the best place for a loved one after a certain stage of the disease.  What I found was the caregivers were understaffed, underpaid, not trained or did not qualify to handle advanced dimentia, a tremendous turnover and the cost of care outrageous for the services provided.  Although the care and costs increased I had to visit my Mother every day at times 8-10 hours helping with her care and ensuring her safety and comfort.  After many discussions and meetings with the director and staff.....all I received time and time again were empty promises.

I will say that I met a few caregivers at this assisted living facility that were very compassionate and kind and really tried to help.  This faclity was definately mis-managed.  Fortunately, I was able to place my Mom in a skilled nursing facility and she is finally receiving the appropriate care and oversight.  Amazing the cost of this skilled nursing facility is $2,000 less per month.  I am now able to visit my Mother as her daughter and spend quality time with her.

Jan