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Hi-I am a hospice nurse-alzheimer's does not mean a life expectancy of 6 months or less-it varies from person to person-my mother has alzheimer's and has been on hospice almost 2 years. I take care of her at home because as a nurse for 24 years I have never seen a "good" nursing home-looks are very deceiving-some of the assisted living facilities that charge $4000/month are the pits. If you can afford someone to come several hours a day so you can get some rest/help it is far better for a person with any medical condition to be at home. If finances are a concern check with your states CCSP program which is medicaid funded. I now receive 20 hours of help per week and it has been a lifesaver.
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