There may come a time when it would be more beneficial for your loved one to move to an assisted living home rather than live alone. These are decisions that you and your loved one will have to make, and it's important to get some help when looking at your options. One of the main factors is affordability vs. quality, and what your loved one needs to be healthy and happy.
About a decade ago, a nurse I know tried to start an adult day care center in my town. I thought it sounded like a good idea, though I wasn't sure there was a market for it. I'd contracted some in-home care for my uncle and mother-in-law, and enough nursing home care for several family members- but adult day care was a new concept for…
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide, commented on Deciding When Home Care is Necessary:… Thanks for the post, Christian, I've used in-home care for two of my…
Leah, Health Guide, commented on Handing Over the Reigns of… I hope to make the next luncheon; I need my Baden "fix". The lmemories of…
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide, answered moving a 92 year old Alzheimers patient Since she is happy, I'd let her be. She's made friends and has a good life. If…
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide, answered Down's and Alzheimer's This is so specific that I'd contact the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org…